Orange Mound in Memphis in Shelby County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Mt. Pisgah C.M.E. Church
Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 4E 178.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Churches & Religion. In addition, it is included in the Christian Methodist Episcopal (CME) Church, and the Tennessee Historical Commission series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1879.
Location. 35° 6.514′ N, 89° 58.767′ W. Marker is in Memphis, Tennessee, in Shelby County. It is in Orange Mound. Marker is at the intersection of Marechalneil Street and Park Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Marechalneil Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2490 Park Ave, Memphis TN 38114, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Deaderick Family Cemetery (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Orange Mound (approx. 0.2 miles away); Melrose School (approx. ¼ mile away); Mt. Moriah Baptist Church (approx. 0.4 miles away); Zippin Pippin / Libertyland (approx. 0.8 miles away); Johnny Cash's First Performance / Johnny Cash and the Tennessee Two (approx. 0.9 miles away); Johnny Cash (approx. 0.9 miles away); John B. Weatherall (approx. 1.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Memphis.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 27, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 349 times since then and 73 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 27, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.