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Sarah Brooks Pryor

1877 – 1972

American civic activist and historic preservationist

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About Sarah Brooks Pryor

Lived 1877 – 1972 (aged 94–95). Sarah Brooks Pryor was an American preservationist and teacher.

Sarah Frances Brooks Pryor (June 1, 1877 – July 20, 1972), known as "Aunt Frances", was an American civic activist and historic preservationist in Florida.

Pryor was born in an Okaloosa County log cabin and rowed a boat to school. She became a teacher, a postmaster of Fort Walton Beach and eventually the operator of the historic hotel, the Indianola Inn. President Woodrow Wilson appointed her in 1917 as a postmaster and she served until 1943. She founded and was president of the Woman's Club of Fort Walton Beach. She was the founder and active member of the Frances Pryor Camellia Society for beautification projects in her area. She was the originator of the Blue Star Marker at the Temple Mound Museum which commemorates those who died in World War II.

Pryor died in Okaloosa County in 1972 and was elected to the Florida Women's Hall of Fame in 1995 and her name is displayed in the Florida State Capitol.

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Important facts

Born
1877, Okaloosa County
Birth century
Died
1972
Occupation
Preservationist, teacher
Nationality
Awards
Florida Women's Hall of Fame
Also known as
Sarah Frances Brooks Pryor, Sara Frances Brooks Pryor

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Who was Sarah Brooks Pryor?

American civic activist and historic preservationist

When was Sarah Brooks Pryor born?

Sarah Brooks Pryor was born in 1877 in Okaloosa County.

When did Sarah Brooks Pryor die?

Sarah Brooks Pryor died in 1972.

What was Sarah Brooks Pryor's occupation?

Sarah Brooks Pryor was a preservationist and teacher.

What nationality was Sarah Brooks Pryor?

Sarah Brooks Pryor was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Sarah Brooks Pryor

· Wikidata: Q56163333

· DBpedia: Sarah Brooks Pryor

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