Lincoln in Lancaster County, Nebraska — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

RHO Chapter House

Kappa Alpha Theta

— "The first Greek letter fraternity known among women." —

RHO Chapter House Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, July 26, 2022

1. RHO Chapter House Marker

Inscription. This historic building is home to Rho Chapter of Kappa Alpha Theta. It is the first sorority house planned and built on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln campus as a permanent resident to promote women's participation in a college education. Designed by Ellery Davis at a cost of $52,000, the house opened on September 2, 1925 for 35 Kappa Alpha Theta members and one house chaperone. In 2001, Rho Chapter was named part of the "Greek Row Historic District” and listed in the National Register of Historic Places.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Women. A significant historical date for this entry is September 2, 1925.

Location. 40° 49.054′ N, 96° 41.899′ W. Marker is in Lincoln, Nebraska, in Lancaster County. It is on North 16th Street just south of S Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1545 S Street, Lincoln NE 68508, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American Midwest,

in the Corn Belt,

and on the prairies.

Globally, it is in North America,

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the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Louisiana Purchase.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Nebraska State Historical Society (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Lewis-Syford House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Mammuthus Columbi (approx. ¼ mile away); Mueller Tower at University of Nebraska-Lincoln (approx. 0.3 miles away); Pershing Rifles (approx. 0.3 miles away); The University of Nebraska (approx. 0.4 miles away); Original Site of St. Paul Methodist Church (approx. half a mile away); "America's Mission" (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lincoln.

Also see . . . Kappa Alpha Theta History. Excerpt:

Kappa Alpha Theta was established in 1870 as the first Greek-letter Fraternity among women. Since then, every member has dedicated herself to live by the Fraternity’s “four points of the kite:” personal excellence, leadership potential, commitment to service, and intellectual curiosity. We here at Theta hold ourselves to higher academic
Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, July 26, 2022

2. RHO Chapter House Marker
standards, strive to tap into our full leadership capabilities, share an enthusiasm for philanthropy, are dedicated to creating personal bonds amongst each other, and express an appreciation and love for other Greek organizations on campus.

(Submitted on December 11, 2022, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan.)

Kappa Alpha Theta image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, July 26, 2022

3. Kappa Alpha Theta

Credits. This page was last revised on September 20, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 11, 2022, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 390 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 11, 2022, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.