Effie Waller Smith Historical Marker

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Effie Waller Smith Historical Marker

Effie Waller Smith Historical Marker

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By Christopher Beebout
Historical Marker #1959, located in Pikeville, Kentucky (Pike County) honors the rare artistry and incredible resilience of Black poet Effie Waller Smith. Waller Smith was born on in Pike County on January 6, 1879, to formerly enslaved parents.…