Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

The Dixie Hummingbirds

By Cosmos Mariner, June 27, 2019

1. The Dixie Hummingbirds Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Renowned African American gospel vocal group originally formed in 1928; members received a National Endowment for the Arts Heritage Fellowship in 2000. They influenced popular musicians, including James Brown, Stevie Wonder, and the Temptations. Their version of Paul Simon’s “Loves Me Like a Rock” won a Grammy Award in 1974. Founder James B. Davis (1916-2001) lived in this home, which served as the group’s headquarters.

Erected 2017 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Marker series. This marker is included in the Grammy Award Winners marker series.

Location. 39° 58.467′ N, 75° 10.609′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. Marker is on North College Avenue east of North 25th Street, on the left when traveling east. Marker is located on the sidewalk, directly in front of the subject house. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2435 North College Avenue, Philadelphia PA 19121, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Jefferson Street Ballparks (approx. 0.3 miles away); Berean Institute

The Dixie Hummingbirds Marker<br>(<i>edge-on view • subject house behind marker</i>) image. Click for full size.

By Cosmos Mariner, June 27, 2019

2. The Dixie Hummingbirds Marker
(edge-on view • subject house behind marker)

(approx. half a mile away); Eastern State Penitentiary (approx. half a mile away); Fairmount Water Works (approx. 0.6 miles away); Brigadier General Casimir Pulaski (approx. 0.6 miles away); Schuylkill Navy of Philadelphia (approx. 0.6 miles away); Opportunities Industrialization Centers (approx. 0.6 miles away); Fairmount Dam (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.

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The Dixie Hummingbirds Marker<br>(<i>view looking east along College Ave • house left of marker</i>) image. Click for full size.

By Cosmos Mariner, June 27, 2019

3. The Dixie Hummingbirds Marker
(view looking east along College Ave • house left of marker)

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Credits. This page was last revised on June 28, 2019. This page originally submitted on June 27, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 48 times since then. Photos: 1. submitted on June 27, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. 2, 3. submitted on June 28, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.