Downtown in Columbus in Franklin County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

King Lincoln District Arch

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., December 31, 2008

1. King Lincoln District Arch Marker

Inscription. The King Lincoln District was established in July 2002 to honor the historic heart and soul of Columbus’ African American community. This arch, welcoming all to the King Lincoln District, is dedicated to our shared history and our commitment to the neighborhood’s future. The arch sits at the gateway of the District, which begins at the first church for African Americans in Columbus, St. Paul AME.

Dedicated July 16, 2006
Michael B. Coleman, Mayor
Columbus City Council
Matthew D. Habash, President
Kevin L. Boyce • Mary Jo Hudson • Michael C. Mentel • Maryellen O'Shaughnessy • Charelta B. Tavares • Patsy A. Thomas

Erected 2006 by City of Columbus.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Churches & Religion. A significant historical month for this entry is July 2002.

Location. 39° 58.005′ N, 82° 59.066′ W. Marker is in Columbus, Ohio, in Franklin County. It is in Downtown. Marker is at the intersection of Long Street and Jefferson Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Long Street. Marker is in front of St. Paul A.M.E. Church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 639 E Long Street, Columbus OH 43215, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church (here, next to

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this marker); James Thurber (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Donn Vickers Gazebo in Thurber Park (about 500 feet away); Elijah Pierce (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Lincoln Theatre (approx. 0.2 miles away); Wesley Chapel Methodist Church (approx. 0.3 miles away); Home Site of Henry Howe — Historian (approx. 0.3 miles away); Shiloh Baptist Church (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Columbus.

King Lincoln District Arch and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., December 31, 2008

2. King Lincoln District Arch and Marker

St. Paul A.M.E. Church and marker in background.

King Lincoln District Arch image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 20, 2009

3. King Lincoln District Arch

Credits. This page was last revised on February 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 12, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,650 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 12, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 3. submitted on October 20, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.