Berlin in Worcester County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Dr. Charles Albert Tindley
(b. Berlin, Md., July 7, 1851; d. Philadelphia, Pa., July 26, 1933)
Dr. Tindley was an American Methodist minister and a gospel music composer born in Berlin, MD.
His composition "I'll Overcome Someday" was transformed into the U.S. Civil Rights anthem "We Shall Overcome."
Erected by Beach to Bay Heritage Area, Maryland Heritage Area Authority; Rural Maryland Council.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Arts, Letters, Music • Civil Rights • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical date for this entry is July 7, 1851.
Location. 38° 19.524′ N, 75° 13.211′ W. Marker is in Berlin, Maryland, in Worcester County. It is on Commerce Street west of North Main Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 25 Commerce St, Berlin MD 21811, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on the Eastern Shore. It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic, on the Delmarva Peninsula, and in the Tidewater. 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: Rev. Dr. Charles Albert Tindley (a few steps from this marker); Renaissance Plaza (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Old Globe Theater (about 300 feet away); Veterans Memorial (about 400 feet away); Calvin B. Taylor House (about 500 feet away); Dr. Mary Humphreys Arboretum (about
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Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), October 11, 2025
2. Dr. Charles Albert Tindley Marker and Mural
Credits. This page was last revised on October 11, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 11, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 40 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 11, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
