Institute in Kanawha County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

Delta Sigma Theta

ΔΣΘ

— ΑΔ 1926 —

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Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), July 31, 2021

1. Delta Sigma Theta Marker

Inscription. Δ Σ Θ
Alpha Delta Chapter
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
ΑΔ Charter Members Leonead Drain Bailey • Alice Curtis Forte • Mildred Grayson • Mable Redmond • Elayne Tancil • Winnie Page Thomas • Lucille Vanhook

Erected by Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1926.

Location. 38° 22.775′ N, 81° 46.003′ W. Marker is in Institute, West Virginia, in Kanawha County. It is on Chestnut Avenue 0.1 miles west of Washington Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 301 Washington Ave, Dunbar WV 25064, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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: Nu Chapter, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. (a few steps from this marker); ΑΦΑ Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated (a few steps from this marker); Kappa Chapter, Theta Psi (within shouting distance of this marker); Kappa Alpha Psi (within shouting distance of this marker); Canty House (within shouting distance

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of this marker); Katherine Coleman Goble Johnson (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); 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, WVSU

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), July 31, 2021

2. Delta Sigma Theta Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 4, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 4, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 464 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 4, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.