Delaware City in New Castle County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Equal Suffrage Study Club
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), September 3, 2022
1. Equal Suffrage Study Club Marker
Inscription.
Equal Suffrage Study Club. . In 1914, the Equal Suffrage Study Club, founded by and for African American women, encouraged the public to campaign for women's voting rights and inclusion of African American women. This club was one of Delaware's most active suffrage organizations with members speaking in public, lobbying, and marching. On April 13, 1920, with encouragement from Alice Dunbar-Nelson and Florence Bayard Hilles, citizens of this district passed a verbal resolution asking Representative Lester to support the 19th Amendment in the colored schoolhouse near this site.
In 1914, the Equal Suffrage Study Club, founded by and for African American women, encouraged the public to campaign for women's voting rights and inclusion of African American women. This club was one of Delaware's most active suffrage organizations with members speaking in public, lobbying, and marching. On April 13, 1920, with encouragement from Alice Dunbar-Nelson and Florence Bayard Hilles, citizens of this district passed a verbal resolution asking Representative Lester to support the 19th Amendment in the colored schoolhouse near this site.
Erected 2021 by Delaware Public Archives. (Marker Number NCC-258.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Civil Rights • Women. In addition, it is included in the Delaware Public Archives series list. A significant historical date for this entry is April 13, 1920.
Location. 39° 34.141′ N, 75° 35.479′ W. Marker is in Delaware City, Delaware, in New Castle County. Marker is on Michael N. Castle Trail, 0.3 miles south of 5th Street (Delaware Route 9), on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 101 5th St, Delaware City DE 19706, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Fort DuPont (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Michelle N. Smith Bridge
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), September 3, 2022
2. Equal Suffrage Study Club Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 5, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 5, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 106 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on September 5, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
