Birmingham in Jefferson County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
Pauline Bray Fletcher
1878 - 1970
Pauline Bray Fletcher
1878 - 1970
The First Black Registered Nurse of Alabama
Through self-sacrifice, perseverance founded in 1926 Camp Pauline Bray Fletcher.
Renewing the faith and the good health of all black children.
Erected 1979 by the Fletcher, Tuggle Committee, Inc.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Education • Science & Medicine • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1878.
Location. 33° 30.936′ N, 86° 48.816′ W. Marker is in Birmingham, Alabama, in Jefferson County. Marker is at the intersection of 5th Avenue North and 16th Street North, on the left when traveling east on 5th Avenue North. Located on the southwest corner of Kelly Ingram Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Birmingham AL 35203, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Dr. Ruth J. Jackson (here, next to this marker); Carrie A. Tuggle (here, next to this marker); Black Business Plans (here, next to this marker); Julius Ellsberry (a few steps from this marker); Guards at the Gate (a few steps from this marker); Shores-Lee Law Offices/Post Office Garage (a few steps from this marker); Arthur D. Shores (within shouting distance of this marker); The New Strategy (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Birmingham.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 23, 2019. It was originally submitted on February 11, 2010, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. This page has been viewed 2,857 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 11, 2010, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.