Star of the West Tent No. Six
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N 39° 57.682 W 075° 35.854
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African American women's orgainization
Waymark Code: WMM2Q
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 08/14/2006
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Marker Text:
An African American women's community service organization, chartered 1865. A part of the United Order of Tents, J. R. Giddings and Jollifee Union, founded in 1847 and named for abolitionist Congressman Giddings and his law partner.
Marker Name: Star of the West Tent No. Six
County: Chester
Date Dedicated: 05/15/1995
Marker Type: City
Location: 113 S Adams St., West Chester
Category: African American, Women
Website: Not listed
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