University in Louisville in Jefferson County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

Phi Beta Sigma

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 24, 2022

1. Phi Beta Sigma Marker

Inscription. Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated was founded on Friday January 9th in 1914. It was founded on the beloved campus of Howard University in Washington, D.C. by the Honorable Founders Abram Langston Taylor, Leonard Francis Morse, and Charles Ignatius Brown as a brotherhood devoted to the “Inclusive We” rather than the “Exclusive We”. The fraternity was founded with the motto, “Culture for Service, Service for Humanity”. On Saturday April 25th, 1925 the Tau Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity was chartered by Professor Calvin W. Stephens at Simmons College in Louisville, KY. The Tau Chapter is the oldest collegiate NPHC fraternity chapter in the State of Kentucky.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Education • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. A significant historical date for this entry is January 9, 1914.

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. Delta Sigma Theta (here, next to this marker); Omega Psi Phi

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(here, next to this marker); Zeta Phi Beta (here, next to this marker); Sigma Gamma Rho (here, next to this marker); Iota Phi Theta (here, next to this marker); Kappa Alpha Psi (a few steps from this marker); Alpha Kappa Alpha (a few steps from this marker); Alpha Phi Alpha (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Louisville.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 24, 2022

2. Phi Beta Sigma Marker

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 24, 2022

3. Phi Beta Sigma Marker

Featured marker is fourth 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 87 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 9, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.