Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Tindley Temple

By Don Morfe, March 23, 2015

1. Tindley Temple Marker

Inscription. Founded 1902 as East Calvary Methodist Church. Renamed for its founder, Rev. Charles A. Tindley. Born a slave in Maryland, he did much to assist later migrants from the South. After his death, Tindley Temple continued to sponsor needed community programs.

Erected by Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Churches & Religion. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list.

Location. 39° 56.465′ N, 75° 9.967′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. Marker is on South Broad Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 762 South Broad Street, Philadelphia PA 19146, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Union Local 274, American Federation of Musicians (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hotel Brotherhood USA (approx. 0.2 miles away); First African Baptist Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Jack and Jill of America Foundation (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Dunbar Theatre (approx. ¼ mile away); Gertrude E. H. Bustill Mossell (approx. ¼ mile

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By Don Morfe, March 23, 2015

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away); Billie Holiday (approx. ¼ mile away); Mercy Hospital (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.

By Don Morfe, March 23, 2015

3. Tindley Temple

By Don Morfe, March 23, 2015

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Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on March 25, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 237 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 25, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.