Atlantic City in Atlantic County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Lee Meriwether
San Francisco, CA
— Miss America 1955 —
"After I relinquish my crown next September to another American girl, I plan to take the $5,000 educational scholarship I won with my title, and realize another ambition, which is to continue my dramatic education at the Pasadena Playhouse. One day I hope, through hard work and study, to become an accomplished actress. The experiences of this year will aid me in reaching that goal."
Lee Meriwether, personal correspondence, Miss America Organization Archives, Atlantic City
Erected by Miss America Organization.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Education • Entertainment • Women. In addition, it is included in the Miss America Walk series list.
Location. 39° 21.586′ N, 74° 26.17′ W. Marker is in Atlantic City, New Jersey, in Atlantic County. Marker is on North Michigan Avenue just north of Atlantic Avenue, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 26 N Michigan Ave, Atlantic City NJ 08401, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Sharon Ritchie (here, next to this marker); Marilyn Van Derbur (here, next to this marker); Marian McKnight (here,
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Credits. This page was last revised on July 25, 2020. It was originally submitted on July 25, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 124 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 25, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
