Carrie Steele Logan
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Carrie Steele Logan (c. 1829 – November 3, 1900) was an American philanthropist, founder of the oldest black orphanage in the United States. The home, The Colored Orphanage of Atlanta, was officially dedicated on June 20, 1892.[1]
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Carrie Steele Logan | |
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Born | c. 1829 Georgia, U.S. |
Died | November 3, 1900(1900-11-03) (aged 70–71) Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. |
Resting place | Historic Oakland Cemetery, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. |
Occupation | Philanthropist |
Known for | Founder of the oldest black orphanage in the United States |
Spouse |
Josiah Logan (m. 1890) |
Children | 1 |
Awards | Georgia Woman of Achievement (1998; posthumous) |
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