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

First African Baptist Church Cemetery

Photographed By Don Morfe, April 25, 2015

1. First African Baptist Church Cemetery Marker

Inscription. Site of the cemetery that served this congregation from 1824 to 1842. Archaeological excavations in the 1980s provided links to ancient African burial customs. The remains were re-interred in Eden Cemetery, Delaware Co., Pa

Erected 1992 by Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Cemeteries & Burial Sites. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1824.

Location. 39° 57.389′ N, 75° 9.181′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in Chinatown. Marker is at the intersection of North Vine Street and North 8th Street on North Vine Street. The marker is located on the South West corner. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 212 N 8th St, Philadelphia PA 19107, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Black Powder Magazine (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); History of Carousel Making in Philadelphia (about 700 feet away); Philadelphia Chinatown (about 700 feet away); Chinatown / Tai Chi (approx. 0.2 miles away); History of the Fountain (approx.

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0.2 miles away); Franklin Square (approx. 0.2 miles away); Historic Burial Grounds (approx. 0.2 miles away); History of the German Reformed Church Burial Ground (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.

Photographed By Don Morfe, April 25, 2015

2. First African Baptist Church Cemetery Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 2, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 532 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 2, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.