Fayetteville in Washington County, Arkansas — The American South (West South Central)

Chi Omega Fraternity

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 20, 2023

1. Chi Omega Fraternity Marker

Inscription.
Founded April 5, 1895
University of Arkansas
by
Dr. Charles Richardson
Ina May Boles
Jobelle Holcombe
Alice Cary Simonds
Jean Marie Vincenheller

Governing Council
April 5, 1995
Melanie Maxwell Shain, S.H.
Mary Ann Hancock Fruge, S.T.B.
Shelley Eubanks Potter, S.K.A.
Saranne Bowker Penberthy, S.N.V.
Jane Wickard Rogers, S.M.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Women. A significant historical date for this entry is April 5, 1895.

Location. 36° 4.226′ N, 94° 10.416′ W. Marker is in Fayetteville, Arkansas, in Washington County. Marker is at the intersection of West Maple Street and Oakland Avenue, on the right when traveling west on West Maple Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 940 W Maple St, Fayetteville AR 72701, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Chi Omega Chapter House (a few steps from this marker); First Biological Herbicide (within shouting distance of this marker); Delta Delta Delta 1913-2013 Centennial (within shouting distance of this marker); The $300 Million Gift (within shouting distance of this marker); Campaign for the Twenty-First Century (within shouting

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distance of this marker); Development of ‘Arksoy’ (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Leflar Legacy (about 400 feet away); The Dale Bumpers Legacy (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fayetteville.

Also see . . . Chi Omega. Encyclopedia of Arkansas website entry:
Contrary to popular usage, Chi Omega has always referred to itself as a fraternity rather than a sorority. (Submitted on May 30, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Chi Omega Fraternity Secondary Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 20, 2023

2. Chi Omega Fraternity Secondary Marker

Affixed to the chapter house, it reads:
Chi Omega
Fraternity
Psi Chapter
Founded April 5, 1895
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, Arkansas
Founders Dr. Charles Richardson • Ina May Boles • Jean Vincenheller • Jobelle Holcombe • Alice Simonds

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 20, 2023

3. Chi Omega Fraternity Marker

The Psi Chapter house in the background.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 30, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 73 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 30, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.