Mary McLeod Bethune, Historical Marker

Title: Mary McLeod Bethune, Historical Marker
Contributor: Bysterbusch, Hailey
Biographical Text: The historic marker is made from cast aluminum, with a white background and black raised letters and describes the life and death of Bethune. It was erected by the Sumter County Historical Commission.
The marker is located approximately five miles from the birthplace of Bethune. It is also located fifty yards west of the school she both attended and taught at.
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BIRTHPLACE OF MARY McLEOD BETHUNE
This noted humanitarian and educator was born five miles north of Mayesville, S.C. on July 10, 1875. She was one of the first pupils at the Mayesville Mission School, located fifty yards west of this marker, where she later served as a teacher. She died May 18, 1955, and is buried at Bethune-Cookman College.
Date Created: 1975
Type: English Signage
Bibliographic Citation: Birthplace of Mary McLeod Bethune, The Historical Marker Databse; South Carolina Historical Markers, South Carolina Department of Archives and History

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