Wayne Township in Richmond in Wayne County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Pace Jubilee Singers

— Starr-Gennett Walk of Fame —

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 29, 2023

1. Pace Jubilee Singers Marker

Inscription. In 1925, Charles Henry Pace organized the Pace Jubilee Singers. Recording for Gennett in 1927-28, this Chicago group was among the first to record gospel hymns composed by African Americans.

Donated in honor of my loving mother, Laurel Gennett Martin, director of Starr Piano Pacific Division, by Brian Henry Martin.

Erected by The Starr-Gennett Foundation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Arts, Letters, Music • Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1925.

Location. 39° 49.447′ N, 84° 53.997′ W. Marker is in Richmond, Indiana, in Wayne County. It is in Wayne Township. Marker can be reached from South 1st Street, ¼ mile south of South A Street (U.S. 40). Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 131 S 1st St, Richmond IN 47374, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Blind Lemon Jefferson (here, next to this marker); The Gennett Recording Studio (here, next to this marker); Bradley Kincaid (here, next to this marker); Gennett Records (a few steps from this marker); Lawrence Welk (a few steps from this marker); Louis Armstrong (a few steps from this marker); Uncle Dave Macon

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Coleman Hawkins (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Richmond.

Also see . . . Pace Jubilee Singers. Wikipedia entry on the gospel group, one of the first to be recorded. (Submitted on May 4, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 29, 2023

2. Pace Jubilee Singers Marker

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 29, 2023

3. Pace Jubilee Singers Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 3, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 41 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 3, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.