Manor Park in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Ida B. Wells

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 12, 2022

1. Ida B. Wells Marker

Inscription. The middle school across 5th Street is named in honor of civil rights leader Ida B. Wells, one of the founders of the NAACP in 1909. Before that, she was a respected investigative journalist, co-owning and writing for the Memphis Free Speech and Headlight in the 1890s.

Erected 2022.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Civil Rights • Communications • Industry & Commerce • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1909.

Location. 38° 57.974′ N, 77° 1.2′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Manor Park. Marker is at the intersection of 5th Street Northwest and Sheridan Street Northwest, on the left when traveling north on 5th Street Northwest. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6300 5th St NW, Washington DC 20011, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. St. Mark's Baptist Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Promised Land Baptist Church (approx. 0.3 miles away); Takoma Recreation Center (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Seventh Street Turnpike (approx. 0.4 miles away); Automobiling on The Avenue (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Rock on Brightwood Avenue

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(approx. half a mile away); Battleground National Cemetery (approx. half a mile away); Roll Call (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northwest Washington.

Additional keywords. Women in Journalism

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 12, 2022

2. Ida B. Wells Marker

Ida B. Wells Middle School image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 10, 2022

3. Ida B. Wells Middle School

Ida B. Wells statue on the grounds of the school image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 10, 2022

4. Ida B. Wells statue on the grounds of the school

It's entirely possible that this statue is life-size. She was believed to be no taller than 5'. Additionally, the inscription reads: The way to right wrongs is to turn the light of truth upon them.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 12, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 188 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 12, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.