Institute in Kanawha County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Kappa Chapter, Theta Psi
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Theta Psi Chapter History
Theta Psi Chapter of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. was founded at West Virginia State College on May 26, 1926. The seven men who diligently worked toward the founding of the chapter were L.K. McKenzie, Julius Love, John Love, Homer Taylor, David Lane, Frederick Parker and Thomas Hughes. The first persons initiated into the chapter were Marcel Hodges and Adolph Hamblin. The first meeting place was in Room 219 of Gore Hall. Later the meeting place changed to "D" Section in Prillerman. After years in Prillerman, the Omega men moved into the first fraternity house. This house was located on Lincoln Avenue, a few blocks behind the campus on the east side.
Erected by Kappa Chapter, Theta Psi, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Education • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. In addition, it is included in the Historically Black Colleges and Universities series list. A significant historical date for this entry is May 26, 1926.
Location. 38° 22.791′ N, 81° 46.009′ W. Marker is in Institute, West Virginia, in Kanawha County. It can be reached from Washington Avenue 0.1 miles north of Chestnut Avenue, on the
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Regionally, this marker is in Greater Charleston Area. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, in Appalachia, and specifically in Southern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: ΑΦΑ Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated (a few steps from this marker); Nu Chapter, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. (within shouting distance of this marker); Delta Sigma Theta (within shouting distance of this marker); Kappa Alpha Psi (within shouting distance of this marker); Katherine Coleman Goble Johnson (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Canty House (about 300 feet away); East Hall (about 500 feet away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Institute.
Additional keywords. West Virginia State University
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