Edna Patricia Hall - Atlantic City, NJ
N 39° 22.106 W 074° 24.761
18S E 550592 N 4357827
This new marker is part of a series of markers which celebrate African American history and those local individuals who feature prominently in African America culture. The marker is in sight of the beach.
Waymark Code: WMA2VD
Location: New Jersey, United States
Date Posted: 11/07/2010
Views: 13
I found about 6 of these in close proximity to one another. They are made of hardened steel I think or something equally resilient to locals who feel the need to destroy and deface. The sign is right at the easement, between the sidewalk and street and right at the intersection.
The sign reads:
Edna Patricia Hall
1924 ~
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An Atlantic City native, Hall is a founding member and former
Vice-President of the First Ward Civic Association, an original
member and Vice-President of the Inlet Public Private Association
and a staunch supporter of the NAACP and 101 Women Plus. She
started the first Tenants Association for the Shore Park Apartment
Complex, was Treasurer of the Uptown Action Council and a member
of the Uptown Coalition for Neighborhood Development. As a member
of the Board of Directors of the City of Atlantic City Housing
Corporation she participated in the development of the Brigantine
Homes Apartment Complex. Hall has always fought for housing in
the Northeast Inlet as well as the restoration of the Absecon Light-
house. Her advocacy related to both issues helped to spark a
resurgence of redevelopment and building of new homes, and the
preservation of a valuable historic landmark. Hall is also a devoted
member of St. Augustine's Episcopal Church.