Pleasant Plains in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Miner Hall
Commemorating the centennial, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated
Miner Hall
The site of the genesis of ΑΚΑ
January 15, 1908
Ethel Hedgeman (Lyle)
Principal Founder
Erected 2008 by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Dr. Barbara A. McKinzie, Centennial International President.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Education • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Women. In addition, it is included in the Historically Black Colleges and Universities series list. A significant historical date for this entry is January 15, 1908.
Location. 38° 55.379′ N, 77° 1.168′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Pleasant Plains. Marker is on Howard Place Northwest west of 5th Street Northwest, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2400 6th St NW, Washington DC 20059, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. (within shouting distance of this marker); Founders Library and Moorland-Spingarn Research Center (within shouting distance of this marker); Prometheans, Inc. (within shouting distance of this marker); Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. (about 300 feet
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