Institute in Kanawha County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Nu Chapter, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Chartered December 26, 1922
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), July 31, 2021
1. Nu Chapter, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Marker
Charter Members
Inne Bowyer • Thelma Brown • Louise Coleman • Exie Kelly • Madeline Marshall • Ethel Nunnally • Anna Perry • Elizabeth Robinson • Sara Merriwether Nutter, Organizer
The Great Lakes Region dedicates this monument to Sarah Merriwether Nutter, one of the sixteen founders of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. She was also a charter member of Nu Chapter at West Virginia State University and Beta Beta Omega Chapter in Charleston, West Virginia. this dedication is in commemoration of the 90th Anniversary of Nu Chapter, which was founded on December 26, 1922.
Erected 2013 by Great Lakes Region, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Women. A significant historical date for this entry is December 26, 1922.
Location. 38° 22.78′ N, 81° 45.999′ W. Marker is in Institute, West Virginia, in Kanawha County. Marker can be reached from Washington Avenue just north of Chestnut Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 301 Washington Ave, Dunbar WV 25064, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Delta Sigma Theta (a few steps from this marker); ΑΦΑ Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated
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Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), July 31, 2021
2. Nu Chapter, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Marker
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), July 31, 2021
3. Nu Chapter, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Marker
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), July 31, 2021
4. Nu Chapter, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Marker
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