Atlantic City in Atlantic County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Miss America

Since 1921

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Miss America Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 22, 2022

1. Miss America Marker

Inscription. In 1921, a great American tradition was born and it evolved into the world's largest scholarship program for women today. Rich in history and social significance, Miss America has maintained a tradition of empowering young women to achieve their personal and professional goals while expressing their opinions and intelligence. The Miss America Organization continues to be one of the nation's leading achievement programs and is proud of its heritage that began in Atlantic City over nine decades ago.

Erected by Miss America Organization.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Notable Events • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1921.

Location. 39° 21.225′ N, 74° 26.3′ W. Marker is in Atlantic City, New Jersey, in Atlantic County. It is on Boardwalk just west of South Mississippi Avenue, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2381 Boardwalk, Atlantic City NJ 08401, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on New Jersey’s Jersey Shore.

It is also in the American Northeast

and in the Mid-Atlantic.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Seymour "Pinky" Kravitz (a few steps from this marker); Fannie Lou Hamer (within shouting distance of this marker); Casino Control Act (within shouting distance of this marker); Camp Boardwalk

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(within shouting distance of this marker); John L. Lewis (within shouting distance of this marker); Workers' Memorial Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Atlantic City Workers Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); A. Phillip Randolph (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Atlantic City.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 22, 2022

2. Miss America Marker

Nearby statue of the coronation of Miss America image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 22, 2022

3. Nearby statue of the coronation of Miss America

Tourists often pose under this statue on the Atlantic City Boardwalk.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 23, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 23, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 239 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 23, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.