University in Louisville in Jefferson County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
Delta Sigma Theta
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 24, 2022
1. Delta Sigma Theta Marker
Inscription.
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated was founded on January 13, 1913 by 22 collegiate women at Howard University to promote academic excellence and provide assistance to those in need. The first public act performed by the Founders of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. involved their participation in the Women's Suffrage March in Washington D.C., March 3, 1913. Xi Chapter was chartered on April 15, 1922 at Simmons University by four women: Alzada Singleton, Eunice Singleton, Nannie G. Board, and Annie Louise Singleton-Newhouse. Xi Chapter is the oldest collegiate Greek organization in the state of Kentucky.
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated was founded on January 13, 1913 by 22 collegiate women at Howard University to promote academic excellence and provide assistance to those in need. The first public act performed by the Founders of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. involved their participation in the Women's Suffrage March in Washington D.C., March 3, 1913. Xi Chapter was chartered on April 15, 1922 at Simmons University by four women: Alzada Singleton, Eunice Singleton, Nannie G. Board, and Annie Louise Singleton-Newhouse. Xi Chapter is the oldest collegiate Greek organization in the state of Kentucky.
Location. 38° 12.974′ N, 85° 45.419′ W. Marker is in Louisville, Kentucky, in Jefferson County. It is in University. Marker is on South Brook Street, on the right when traveling south. Marker is in the plaza between the Belknap Academic Building and the Student Activities Center. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2211 S Brook St, Louisville KY 40208, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Phi Beta Sigma (here, next to this marker); Omega Psi Phi (here, next to this marker); Zeta Phi Beta
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Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 24, 2022
2. Delta Sigma Theta Marker
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 24, 2022
3. Delta Sigma Theta Marker
Featured marker is fifth from right.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 9, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 98 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on August 9, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
