Gatlinburg in Sevier County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

Pi Beta Phi Fraternity Centennial Plaza / Pi Beta Phi Fraternity Settlement School

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Photographed By Sandra Hughes Tidwell, April 28, 2022

1. PI Beta Phi Fraternity Centennial Plaza Marker

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Pi Beta Phi Fraternity Centennial Plaza Dedicated on November 3, 2012, this Plaza commemorates 100 years of Pi Beta Phi philanthropy and service to the greater good of society through education. The first National Panhellenic Conference member to have its own philanthropy, Pi Beta Phi founded its Settlement School in 1912. The Centennial Plaza sculpture depicts Della Gillett, Illinois Zeta, the Settlement Schools first Pi Phi teacher, with a student in 1912.

Pi Beta Phi Fraternity Settlement School In 1912, Pi beta Phi fraternity for Women founded Pi Beta Phi Settlement School on this site, Providing basic education and vocational training to the Gatlinburg area. The Jennie Nicole Health Center and a craft cottage industry, Arrowcraft, followed. In 1967 Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts was established in commemoration of the centennial anniversary of Pi Beta Phi. By responsibility assumed by Sevier County.

Erected 2012.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education

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Photographed By Sandra Hughes Tidwell, April 28, 2022

2. PI Beta Phi Fraternity Settlement School

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• Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. A significant historical year for this entry is 2012.

Location. 35° 42.77′ N, 83° 30.771′ W. Marker is in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, in Sevier County. Marker is at the intersection of Cherokee Orchard Road and Parkway (U.S. 441), on the right when traveling north on Cherokee Orchard Road. Located in Anakeesta Adventure Park parking lot. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 105 Cherokee Orchard Rd, Gatlinburg TN 37738, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within one mile of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Martha Jane Ogle Cabin (a few steps from this marker); Village Gate (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Baskins Creek (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Methodist Church – Gatlinburg (approx. ¼ mile away); Rocky Top (approx. 0.3 miles away); Tsali Monument (approx. 0.3 miles away); Gatlinburg SkyBridge (approx. 0.4 miles away); Gladys Trentham Russell (approx. 1.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gatlinburg.

Photographed By Sandra Hughes Tidwell, April 28, 2022

3. PI Beta Phi Fraternity Centennial Plaza Marker

PI Beta Phi Fraternity Centennial Plaza image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Sandra Hughes Tidwell, April 28, 2022

4. PI Beta Phi Fraternity Centennial Plaza

Photographed By Sandra Hughes Tidwell, April 28, 2022

5. PI Beta Phi Fraternity Centennial Plaza Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 3, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 2, 2022, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. This page has been viewed 140 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on May 2, 2022, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.