Lexington, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Omicron Delta Kappa
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 8, 2021
1. Omicron Delta Kappa Marker
Inscription.
Omicron Delta Kappa. . Fifteen students and faculty members at nearby Washington and Lee University founded Omicron Delta Kappa, a national leadership honor society, on 3 Dec. 1914. The society brought together students who had attained prominence in diverse facets of campus life, encouraged collaboration among students, staff, faculty, and alumni, and promoted ideals of scholarship, service, integrity, character, and fellowship. Circles (chapters) were later established on more than 400 college campuses in the United States. In 2010, Omicron Delta Kappa relocated its national headquarters from Lexington, Kentucky, to this historic railroad station.
Fifteen students and faculty members at nearby Washington and Lee University founded Omicron Delta Kappa, a national leadership honor society, on 3 Dec. 1914. The society brought together students who had attained prominence in diverse facets of campus life, encouraged collaboration among students, staff, faculty, and alumni, and promoted ideals of scholarship, service, integrity, character, and fellowship. Circles (chapters) were later established on more than 400 college campuses in the United States. In 2010, Omicron Delta Kappa relocated its national headquarters from Lexington, Kentucky, to this historic railroad station.
Erected 2017 by Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number I-33.)
Location. 37° 47.144′ N, 79° 26.885′ W. Marker is in Lexington, Virginia. Marker is on Mclaughlin Street, 0.1 miles east of Glasgow Street when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 227 Mclaughlin St, Lexington VA 24450, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 8, 2021
2. Omicron Delta Kappa Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 9, 2021. It was originally submitted on May 9, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 106 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on May 9, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
