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

Omega Psi Phi

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, January 7, 2023

1. Omega Psi Phi Marker

Inscription. The Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated, was founded Friday, November 17, 1911, on the campus of Howard University, Washington, D.C., by four men on the principles of Manhood, Scholarship, Perseverance, and Uplift. "Friendship is essential to the soul"

BETA ZETA Chapter
Chartered October 28, 1972

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. A significant historical date for this entry is November 17, 1911.

Location. 33° 57.035′ N, 83° 22.575′ 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,

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: Phi Beta Sigma (here, next to this marker); Kappa Alpha Psi (a few steps from this marker); Iota Phi Theta (a few steps from this marker); Zeta Phi Beta (a few steps from this marker); Delta Sigma Theta (a few steps from this marker); Sigma Gamma Rho (a few steps from this marker); Alpha Phi Alpha (a few steps from this marker); Alpha Kappa Alpha (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Athens.

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Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, January 7, 2023

2. Omega Psi Phi 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 224 times since then and 19 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.