Opelika in Lee County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
Thompson Chapel
American Methodist Episcopal Zion Church
Photographed By Mark Hilton, July 6, 2014
1. Thompson Chapel A.M.E. Church Marker
Organized c. 1872 by Rev. John Ford, Tom Isaiah, Julius Crockrum, Daniel Billingslea, Fannie Bryant, Charity Harris, Sarah Chambers and others, and named for presiding Bishop J. P. Thompson. This congregation first met in a house near the oil mill and later at a grape arbor on Torbert Street. Sanctuary erected 1878, remodeled 1911 and annex built 1962.Erected 1979 by the congregation Pastor and Presiding Elder: A. L. Wilson, D. D. Bishop: Arthur Marshall, Jr.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1872.
Location. 32° 38.603′ N, 85° 22.231′ W. Marker is in Opelika, Alabama, in Lee County. Marker is at the intersection of Columbus Parkway (Alabama Route 38) and South 6th Street, on the right when traveling east on Columbus Parkway. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 187 Columbus Parkway, Opelika AL 36801, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Lee County Confederate Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); First Baptist Church (approx. 0.4 miles away);
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Photographed By Mark Hilton, July 6, 2014
2. Thompson Chapel A.M.E. Church
Photographed By Mark Hilton, July 6, 2014
3. Thompson Chapel A.M.E. Church
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 6, 2014, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 698 times since then and 69 times this year. Last updated on July 7, 2014, by Keith S Smith of West Chester, Pennsylvania. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 6, 2014, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
