King-Lincoln Bronzeville in Columbus in Franklin County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Helen Carter

1896 - 1973

Photographed by Craig Doda, April 17, 2026

1. Helen Carter Marker

Inscription. This site was once the home of Ms. Helen Carter. She was an outstanding organist and composer, and founder of both the Carter School of Music and Carter's Music Lover's Guild. She taught many African American children in the community, often free of charge. She served as organist at Shiloh Baptist Church and St. Paul A.M.E. Church, where she was also a member and supervisor of music for many years.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Arts, Letters, Music • Education • Women. In addition, it is included in the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1896.

Location. 39° 58.11′ N, 82° 58.942′ W. Marker is in Columbus, Ohio, in Franklin County. It is in King-Lincoln Bronzeville. It is at the intersection of Hamilton Avenue and East Spring Street, on the right when traveling south on Hamilton Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 195 Hamilton Ave, Columbus OH 43203, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Ohio’s Scioto Valley.

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It is also in the American Midwest

and in the Corn Belt.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

and the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Historic Near East Side (a few steps from this marker); Spring Street Bridge (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Lincoln Theatre (about 600 feet away); Long Street Bridge and Cultural Wall (about 700 feet away); Shiloh Baptist Church (about 800 feet away); King Lincoln District Arch (approx. 0.2 miles away); St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); James Thurber (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Columbus.

Photographed by Craig Doda, April 17, 2026

2. Helen Carter Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 28, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 26, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 6 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 26, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.