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

Zeta Phi Beta

 
 
Zeta Phi Beta Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 24, 2022
1. Zeta Phi Beta Marker
Inscription. Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated was founded on January 16th, 1920 on the campus of Howard University in Washington, D.C. by the organization's five Pearls (Arizona Cleaver Stemons, Pearl Anna Neal, Viola Tyler Goings, Myrtle Tyler Faithful & Fannie Pettie Watts). The Delta Theta Chapter was originally the Delta Alpha Chapter at the Louisville Municipal College (LMC) from 1934 to 1951 and the University of Louisville from 1951 to 1953. On June 12, 1977, five pioneering women chartered the Delta Theta Chapter: Gwendolyn Murphy, Maria Cooper Toby, Carole Bullock, Kimberly Howard Ray and June Peoples.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African AmericansEducationFraternal or Sororal OrganizationsWomen. A significant historical date for this entry is January 16, 1920.
 
Location. 38° 12.976′ N, 85° 45.417′ 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. Sigma Gamma Rho (here, next to this marker); Iota Phi Theta (here, next to this marker); Phi Beta Sigma
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(here, next to this marker); Delta Sigma Theta (here, next to this marker); Omega Psi Phi (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.
 
Zeta Phi Beta Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 24, 2022
2. Zeta Phi Beta Marker
Zeta Phi Beta Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 24, 2022
3. Zeta Phi Beta Marker
Featured marker is third 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 133 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3. submitted on August 9, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

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