Athens in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Zeta Phi Beta

Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, January 7, 2023

1. Zeta Phi Beta Marker

Inscription. Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, was founded on Friday, January 16, 1920, on the campus of Howard University by five honorable women to whom they refer as their five Pearls. Their five founders sought to create an inclusive sisterhood based on the principles of Scholarship, Service, Sisterhood, and Finer Womanhood.

Chartered March 15, 1975

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Women. A significant historical date for this entry is January 16, 1920.

Location. 33° 57.034′ N, 83° 22.57′ W. Marker is in Athens, Georgia, in Athens-Clarke County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of South Lumpkin Street and Baxter Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 45 Baxter St, Athens GA 30605, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Delta Sigma Theta (a few steps from this marker); Phi Beta Sigma (a few steps from this marker); Omega Psi Phi (a few steps from this marker); Sigma Gamma Rho (a few steps from this marker); Iota Phi Theta (a few steps from this marker); Kappa Alpha Psi (a few steps from this marker); Alpha Kappa Alpha (a few steps from this marker); Alpha Phi Alpha (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Athens.

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Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, January 7, 2023

2. Zeta Phi Beta Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 26, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 22, 2023, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 65 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 22, 2023, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.