Tinbridge Hill in Lynchburg, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated (R)
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 14, 2021
1. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated (R) Marker
Omicron Sigma, University of Lynchburg
In memory of ΑΚΑ Founder Miss Marjorie Hill
Teacher, Morgan College, Lynchburg Campus 1908-1909
Erected 2019 by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Education • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Women. In addition, it is included in the Historically Black Colleges and Universities series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1908.
Location. 37° 24.838′ N, 79° 9.267′ W. Marker is in Lynchburg, Virginia. It is in Tinbridge Hill. Marker is on Monroe Street just south of 4th Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 409 Monroe St, Lynchburg VA 24504, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Bransford Vawter (within shouting distance of this marker); Blind Billy (within shouting distance of this marker); Symbolism, Gravemarkers and Grave Decorations (within shouting distance of this marker); Henry Holdcroft Norvell (within shouting distance of this marker); Josiah Leake (within shouting
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Additional commentary.
1. Morgan College
Morgan College has since been renamed Morgan State University and is based in the City of Baltimore, Maryland.
— Submitted August 19, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 14, 2021
2. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated (R) Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 19, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 182 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 19, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
