South Memphis in Shelby County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

Mason Temple

Church of God in Christ

Photographed By Steve Masler

1. Mason Temple Marker

Inscription. This temple serves as foremost edifice at the world headquarters of the Church of God in Christ which was organized in 1897 by Bishop Charles Harrison Mason, son of former slaves. Built during World War II by the loyal members of the Church, Mason Temple is the site of Bishop Mason's entombment and also the place from which Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. gave his last speech containing the phrase, "I've been to the mountaintop," on April 3, 1968, the eve of his untimely assassination. This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior.

Erected by Church of God in Christ.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Churches & Religion • Civil Rights. A significant historical year for this entry is 1968.

Location. 35° 7.285′ N, 90° 2.975′ W. Marker is in Memphis, Tennessee, in Shelby County. It is in South Memphis. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Mason Street and Tapton Place. This marker is placed at the base of the flagpoles at the entrance to Mason Temple. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 930 Mason St, Memphis TN 38126, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Bishop Charles Harrison Mason (within shouting distance of this

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