Lawrenceburg in Anderson County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

Anna Mac Clarke (1919-44)

Photographed By Mark Parker, July 20, 2023

1. Anna Mac Clarke (1919-44) Marker

Inscription.
This Lawrenceburg native was one of the first black women in Ky. to enlist during World War II. She joined Women's Army Auxiliary Corps in 1942, and was commissioned a 1st Lieutenant the next year in newly named Women's Army Corps. While stationed at Douglas Air Field, Arizona, she led fight to desegregate base theater.

A 1937 graduate of Lawrenceburg's Colored High School, Clarke earned B.A. from Ky. State College. After army enlistment, she became only African American in 15th Officer Training Class at Ft. Des Moines, Iowa. In 1943, she was first black WAAC assigned to duty with an all-white company as platoon commander (4th Co., 3rd Regt.). Buried Woodlawn Hills Cem., Stringtown.

Erected by Kentucky Historical Society, presented by KY African American Heritage Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Civil Rights • War, World II • Women. In addition, it is included in the Historically Black Colleges and Universities, and the Kentucky Historical Society series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1942.

Location. 38° 2.12′ N, 84° 53.737′ W. Marker is in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky, in Anderson County. Marker is at the intersection

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of South Main Street (Business Kentucky Route 127) and East Court Street, on the right when traveling north on South Main Street. The marker stands at the southwest ground of the Anderson County Courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 201 S Main St, Lawrenceburg KY 40342, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. County Named, 1827 (approx. 0.2 miles away); Kavanaugh School / Mrs. "K" (approx. ¼ mile away); Distinguished Officers - Alumni of Kavanaugh / Kavanaugh School (approx. ¼ mile away); William H. Townsend (approx. 1.2 miles away); Renowned Congressman (approx. 1.9 miles away); Salt River Church (approx. 2.1 miles away); Upper Benson Church (approx. 4.7 miles away); Hebron Church (approx. 5 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lawrenceburg.

Photographed By Mark Parker, July 20, 2023

2. Anna Mac Clarke (1919-44) Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 30, 2023, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 93 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 30, 2023, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.