Wayne Township in Richmond in Wayne County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Alberta Hunter

— Starr-Gennett Walk of Fame —

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 29, 2023

1. Alberta Hunter Marker

Inscription. Considered the first lady blues singer, Hunter had a long career as a singer, a composer and an actress. She recorded for Gennett in 1924.

Donated in honor of Alberta Hunter, female pioneer who sang “songs inspiring brotherhood and love,” by the women and men she has inspired.

Erected by The Starr-Gennett Foundation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment. A significant historical year for this entry is 1924.

Location. 39° 49.511′ N, 84° 54.039′ W. Marker is in Richmond, Indiana, in Wayne County. It is in Wayne Township. Marker can be reached from South 1st Street, 0.2 miles south of South A Street (U.S. 40). Marker is on Starr-Gennett Walk of Fame. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 131 S 1st St, Richmond IN 47374, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Homer Rodeheaver (here, next to this marker); Duke Ellington (here, next to this marker); Jelly Roll Morton (a few steps from this marker); Hoagy Carmichael (a few steps from this marker); Charley Patton (a few steps from this marker); Ernest & Hattie Frost Stoneman (within shouting distance of this marker);

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Fats Waller (within shouting distance of this marker); Gene Autry (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Richmond.

Also see . . . Alberta Hunter. Wikipedia entry on the jazz and blues singer/songwriter, who enjoyed a career resurgence late in life. (Submitted on May 3, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 29, 2023

2. Alberta Hunter Marker

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 29, 2023

3. Alberta Hunter Marker

Alberta Hunter (1895-1984) image. Click for full size.

Michael Ochs (Public Domain), 1923

4. Alberta Hunter (1895-1984)

She performed until a few months before her death, the only interruption being a 20-year career as a licensed practical nurse.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 3, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 43 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 3, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.