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Ella Sheppard (Moore) 1851 - 1914
17th Avenue North, Nashville,
TN ,
USA
Latitude & Longitude:
36° 9' 58.199976",
-86° 48' 11.099988"
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Tennessee State
Historical Marker
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Ella Sheppard (Moore)
1851 - 1914
Ella Sheppard, an original Fisk Jubilee Singer, lecturer and teacher, was born on February 4, 1851. She entered Fisk in 1868, and was selected to join the group of nine singers that set out on October 6, 1871 to raise funds to save the school. She also served as pianist and assistant director for this group which introduced spirituals to the world. After seven years, the Singers had raised $150,000 and brought the cause of Black education to the attention of millions. Her home stood on this site
Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission
Last updated: 2/14/2015 15:17:00 |
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Ella Sheppard (Moore) 1851 - 1914 Historical Marker Location Map, Nashville, Tennessee Map
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