Fort Worth in Tarrant County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
The Woman's Club of Fort Worth
Photographed By QuesterMark, May 25, 2023
1. The Woman's Club of Fort Worth Texas Historical Marker
Inscription.
The Woman's Club of Fort Worth. . Women from eleven social and study groups, some formed before 1900, joined in 1923 to create the Woman's Club of Fort Worth. Miss Anna Shelton, who led the unification drive, served as the first President of the club. The charter members first met in a house donated by Etta O. (Mrs. William G.) Newby. As the club grew, it acquired other buildings. The organization performs many civic, charitable, and educational activities and maintains a Texana library collection. Membership in 1975 totaled about 3000.
Women from eleven social and study groups, some formed before 1900, joined in 1923 to create the Woman's Club of Fort Worth. Miss Anna Shelton, who led the unification drive, served as the first President of the club. The charter members first met in a house donated by Etta O. (Mrs. William G.) Newby. As the club grew, it acquired other buildings. The organization performs many civic, charitable, and educational activities and maintains a Texana library collection. Membership in 1975 totaled about 3000.
Erected 1976 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 5889.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Women. A significant historical month for this entry is January 1923.
Location. 32° 44.339′ N, 97° 20.41′ W. Marker is in Fort Worth, Texas, in Tarrant County. Marker can be reached from Pennsylvania Avenue, 0.1 miles east of South Ballinger Street. This marker is on the wall of main building, in the courtyard area. It can't be seen without entering the courtyard. Next to it is a Fort Worth Historic Landmark medallion, and a National Register of Historic Places plaque. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1316 Pennsylvania Avenue, Fort Worth TX 76104, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker
2. The Woman's Club of Fort Worth Historical Marker
as well as the Fort Worth Historic Landmark medallion and National Register of Historic Places plaque.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 1, 2023, by QuesterMark of Fort Worth, Texas. This page has been viewed 86 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on June 1, 2023, by QuesterMark of Fort Worth, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
