Athens in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Alpha Kappa Alpha

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, January 7, 2023

1. Alpha Kappa Alpha Marker

Inscription. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, was founded on January 15, 1908, at Howard University, Washington, D.C., by sixteen exemplary women to foster sisterhood, service, and scholarship.

ETA XI Chapter
Chartered January 13, 1973

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Women. A significant historical date for this entry is January 15, 1908.

Location. 33° 57.043′ N, 83° 22.567′ W. Marker is in Athens, Georgia, in Athens-Clarke County. It can be reached from the intersection of South Lumpkin Street and Baxter Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 45 Baxter St, Athens GA 30605, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Classic City Area

and in the Piedmont.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Deep South.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

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one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Delta Sigma Theta (a few steps from this marker); Alpha Phi Alpha (a few steps from this marker); Kappa Alpha Psi (a few steps from this marker); Zeta Phi Beta (a few steps from this marker); Phi Beta Sigma (a few steps from this marker); Omega Psi Phi (a few steps from this marker); Sigma Gamma Rho (within shouting distance of this marker); Iota Phi Theta (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Athens.

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, January 7, 2023

2. Alpha Kappa Alpha Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 26, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 22, 2023, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 287 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 22, 2023, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.