University in Louisville in Jefferson County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
Sigma Gamma Rho
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 24, 2022
1. Sigma Gamma Rho Marker
Inscription.
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Incorporated was founded on November 12th, 1922, on the campus of Butler University by seven young educators: Mary Lou Allison Gardner Little, Dorothy Hanley Whiteside, Vivian White Marbury, Nannie Mae Gahn Johnson, Hattie Mae Annette Dulin Redford, Bessie Mae Downey Rhoades Martin and Cubena McClure. Sigma Gamma Rho is the only Divine Nine sorority founded at a predominantly white institution. The Eta Omega Chapter was rechartered at the University of Louisville on July 28th, 1978 by four young women: Sandra Withers, Karen Wilcox, Mildred Scott and Bonny Kay Hayden. The first recognized chapter at the University of Louisville was the Delta Chapter in the 1930's.
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Incorporated was founded on November 12th, 1922, on the campus of Butler University by seven young educators: Mary Lou Allison Gardner Little, Dorothy Hanley Whiteside, Vivian White Marbury, Nannie Mae Gahn Johnson, Hattie Mae Annette Dulin Redford, Bessie Mae Downey Rhoades Martin and Cubena McClure. Sigma Gamma Rho is the only Divine Nine sorority founded at a predominantly white institution. The Eta Omega Chapter was rechartered at the University of Louisville on July 28th, 1978 by four young women: Sandra Withers, Karen Wilcox, Mildred Scott and Bonny Kay Hayden. The first recognized chapter at the University of Louisville was the Delta Chapter in the 1930's.
Location. 38° 12.977′ 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. Iota Phi Theta (here, next to this marker);
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Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 24, 2022
2. Sigma Gamma Rho Marker
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 24, 2022
3. Sigma Gamma Rho Marker
Featured marker is second 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 41 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on August 9, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
