Oldtown in Baltimore, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Sweet Prospect Baptist Church

Baltimore, MD

— February 28, 1961 - February 28, 2021 —

Sweet Prospect Baptist Church Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 22, 2024

1. Sweet Prospect Baptist Church Marker

Inscription.
Founded on February 28, 1961 by the late Rev. Calvin English, Sr., this plaque commemorates the 60-year legacy of Sweet Prospect Baptist Church in being a pillar in Baltimore City by fostering spiritual development, family & community engagement, and social activism. We honor the dedication of all members and friends—past and present—as we continue our service to God and the community.

✞
Pastor Tunisha Yameny
Deacon Robert Sawyer, Chairman
Anniversary • 60 years

Erected 2021 by Sweet Prospect Baptist Church.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical date for this entry is February 28, 1961.

Location. 39° 18.082′ N, 76° 36.287′ W. Marker is in Baltimore, Maryland. It is in Oldtown. It is at the intersection of East Eager Street and Valley Street, on the right when traveling east on East Eager Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 901 E Eager St, Baltimore MD 21202, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Maryland.

It is also in the American

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Mid-Atlantic

and in the Chesapeake Bay Region.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies

and also the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: St. Frances Academy (approx. ¼ mile away); Nazarene Baptist Church (approx. ¼ mile away); Young Martyrs (approx. 0.3 miles away); Old East Baltimore (approx. 0.3 miles away); Gertrude Stein (approx. 0.4 miles away); Green Mount Cemetery (approx. 0.4 miles away); St. Ignatius Church (approx. half a mile away); Old Dunbar High School (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Baltimore.

Sweet Prospect Baptist Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 22, 2024

2. Sweet Prospect Baptist Church

The marker is on the right edge of the church building.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 11, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 23, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 275 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 23, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.