Society Hill in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Richard Allen Statue and Memorial Courtyard
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 15, 2023
1. The Richard Allen Statue and Memorial Courtyard Marker
Inscription.
The Richard Allen Statue and Memorial Courtyard. . In 1946, a journey began to erect a fitting monument to Bishop Richard Allen, the founder of the African Methodist Episcopal Church. That year, the Richard Allen Statue Committee was organized to petition the Philadelphia Park Commission for a permit to build the statue on public land. Time passed and the plan lost momentum–but it never died. In 2014, a renewed effort to see the vision and project to completion was spearheaded by Bishop Gregory G.M. Ingram, Presiding Prelate of the First Episcopal District, Host Bishop for the 50th Quadrennial Session of the General Conference and the Chairman of the Bicentennial Committee. The statue and beautiful courtyard in which it now stands are a testament to Bishop Ingram's resolve and the overwhelming support of First District members to have them installed in time to be revealed to a great crowd of witnesses, the thousands of African Methodists and distinguished visitors from around the world who would be in Philadelphia to attend the General Conference and celebrate the Church's historic 200th Anniversary. On Sunday, July 3, 2016, a 70 year-old dream was realized with the unveiling and dedication of the Richard Allen Statue and Memorial Courtyard.
In 1946, a journey began to erect a fitting monument to Bishop Richard Allen, the founder of the African Methodist Episcopal Church. That year, the Richard Allen Statue Committee was organized to petition the Philadelphia Park Commission for a permit to build the statue on public land. Time passed and the plan lost momentum–but it never died. In 2014, a renewed effort to see the vision and project to completion was spearheaded by Bishop Gregory G.M. Ingram, Presiding Prelate of the First Episcopal District, Host Bishop for the 50th Quadrennial Session of the General Conference and the Chairman of the Bicentennial Committee. The statue and beautiful courtyard in which it now stands are a testament to Bishop Ingram's resolve and the overwhelming support of First District members to have them installed in time to be revealed to a great crowd of witnesses, the thousands of African Methodists and distinguished visitors from around the world who would be in Philadelphia to attend the General Conference and celebrate the Church's historic 200th Anniversary. On Sunday, July 3, 2016, a 70 year-old dream was realized with the unveiling and dedication of the Richard Allen Statue and Memorial Courtyard.
Erected 2016.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans
Location. 39° 56.588′ N, 75° 9.118′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in Society Hill. Marker is at the intersection of Lombard Street and South 6th Street, on the right when traveling west on Lombard Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 543 Lombard St, Philadelphia PA 19147, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 15, 2023
2. The Richard Allen Statue and Memorial Courtyard Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 16, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 101 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on April 16, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
