Charlotte in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Chalmers Memorial Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church

Photographed by Mark Parker, March 27, 2026

1. Chalmers Memorial Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church Marker

Inscription. John Thomas Chalmers (1860-1902) was a native of Mecklenburg County and a minister whose legacy continued a long tradition of Presbyterian influence in this area. In 1896, Chalmers built a church nearby that included a large school. After death, local residents built a new church on this site and named it in honor of the life and work of John Chalmers. Many prominent Charlotteans, including world renowned evangelist Billy Graham, attended Chalmers Memorial A.R.P. Church at one time.

Erected by Historic South End.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1896.

Location. 35° 12.697′ N, 80° 51.485′ W. Marker is in Charlotte, North Carolina, in Mecklenburg County. It is at the intersection of South Boulevard and East Boulevard, on the right when traveling south on South Boulevard. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1800 South Blvd, Charlotte NC 28203, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in North Carolina’s Piedmont.

It is also in the American South

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specifically in the Upper South.

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 the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Walter Brem House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Nebel Knitting Mill (about 500 feet away); Dilworth Methodist Episcopal Church South (about 600 feet away); Carson McCullers (about 700 feet away); Mayer House (about 700 feet away); Gold Mines (approx. 0.4 miles away); Holy Trinity Greek Community (approx. 0.4 miles away); Lance Building (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Charlotte.

Regarding Chalmers Memorial Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church. The site is now the home of Grace Covenant Church. However, the Levine Museum of the New South purchased the property in February 2026. No timeline has been set at this point for

Chalmers Memorial A.R.P. Church Marker. Grace Covenant Church is in the background image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Parker, March 27, 2026

2. Chalmers Memorial A.R.P. Church Marker. Grace Covenant Church is in the background

the transition of the church into the museum.

Also see . . . The church that stood before South End's boom — and what happens next. An overview of Chalmers Memorial A.R.P. Church history and what's next for the site after the purchase by Levine Museum of the New South

A church with a rich history that has stood at the corner of 1800 South Blvd. for more than a century — witnessing South End's evolution from a textile manufacturing hub into a popular neighborhood filled with gleaming office towers and trendy retailers — is about to begin a new chapter.

(Submitted on March 28, 2026, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina.)

Grace Covenant Church, formerly Chalmers Memorial Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Parker, March 27, 2026

3. Grace Covenant Church, formerly Chalmers Memorial Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church

Chalmers Memorial Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church granite marker from 1910 image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Parker, March 27, 2026

4. Chalmers Memorial Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church granite marker from 1910

Chalmers Memorial A.R.P. Church Marker noting its founding 11/15/1908 image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Parker, March 27, 2026

5. Chalmers Memorial A.R.P. Church Marker noting its founding 11/15/1908

Chalmers Memorial A.R.P. Church Marker noting the church dedication on 5/1/1910 image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Parker, March 27, 2026

6. Chalmers Memorial A.R.P. Church Marker noting the church dedication on 5/1/1910

Credits. This page was last revised on April 6, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 28, 2026, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 17 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on March 28, 2026, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.