Midtown Village in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

The Honorable Charles I. Brown

Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.

— Brotherhood • Scholarship • Service —

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Photographed By Devry Becker Jones, July 3, 2023

1. The Honorable Charles I. Brown Marker

Inscription. This plaque was dedicated
on January 7, 2017
to the memory of
The Honorable Charles I. Brown
August 27, 1885 - December 21, 1981
Co-Founder
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
Howard University - January 9, 1914
who spent the last years of his life serving humanity
at St. John the Evangelist Church

"Culture for service and service for humanity"

Erected 2017 by Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., Hon. Jonathan A. Mason, Sr., 34th International President.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Education • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. In addition, it is included in the Historically Black Colleges and Universities series list. A significant historical date for this entry is January 7, 2017.

Location. 39° 57.081′ N, 75° 9.69′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in Midtown Village. Marker is on South 13th Street just south of Ludlow Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 21 South 13th Street, Philadelphia PA 19107, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. St. John's Historic Graveyard & Tableau (here, next to this marker); Veterans Buried at St. John the Evangelist's Parish Cemetery

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(here, next to this marker); St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church (here, next to this marker); John Wanamaker (1838-1922) (within shouting distance of this marker); 13th & Market (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); A History of Wanamaker (about 300 feet away); Bailey Bldng (about 300 feet away); Women's PA. Society for the Prevention of Cruelty for Animals (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones, July 3, 2023

2. The Honorable Charles I. Brown Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 4, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 71 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 4, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.