Fisk/Meharry in Nashville in Davidson County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

Meharry Medical College and the United Methodist Church (Worship of God through service to mankind)

— United Methodist Church Registered Historic Site No. 77 —

Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, July 2, 2022

1. Meharry Medical College and the United Methodist Church (Worship of God through service to mankind) Marker

Inscription. After the Civil War, Methodist clergymen organized the Freedman's Aid Society to elevate education for African Americans. In 1876, with contributions form the Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church North and the Meharry brothers, Samuel, Alexander, David, Hugh, and Jessie, the Central Tennessee College's Medical Department was founded. The institution later became known as Meharry Medical College and remains affiliated with the United Methodist Church today.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Churches & Religion • Education. In addition, it is included in the United Methodist Church Historic Sites series list.

Location. 36° 10.152′ N, 86° 48.506′ W. Marker is in Nashville, Tennessee, in Davidson County. It is in Fisk/Meharry. Marker is on Jefferson Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1901 Jefferson St, Nashville TN 37208, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Nashville Student Movement Office (a few steps from this marker); Looby Bombing (within shouting distance of this marker); Bombing of the Z. Alexander Looby Home (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Citizens Savings Bank and Trust Company

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(about 500 feet away); The Fisk Jubilee Singers (about 600 feet away); The Formation of Fisk University (about 600 feet away); Pearl High Athletics (about 600 feet away); Desegregating Nashville's Lunch Counters (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Nashville.

Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, July 2, 2022

2. Meharry Medical College and the United Methodist Church (Worship of God through service to mankind) Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 20, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 14, 2022, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 102 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 3, 2022, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.