Frederick in Frederick County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Saints Street
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, August 17, 2017
1. Saints Street Marker
"Saints Street was to Blacks — 'What's Happening now.'"
— Adelaide Hall, 1995
For many decades preceding the civil rights movement, Saints Street was the commercial and social center within a segregated Frederick, boasting a bustling collection of shops, bars, restaurants, recreation halls, barbers and beauticians.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Civil Rights • Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 39° 24.722′ N, 77° 24.755′ W. Marker is in Frederick, Maryland, in Frederick County. Marker can be reached from West All Saints Street near South Court Street & Ice Street. This marker is embedded in the sidewalk in front of Asbury United Methodist Church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 101 West All Saints Street, Frederick MD 21701, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Ulysses Grant Bourne (a few steps from this marker); Braddock, Washington, and Franklin (within shouting distance of this marker); The Free Colored Mens Library (within shouting distance of this marker); Library Campaign Song (within shouting distance of this marker); John Kuhn (within
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Photographed By Allen C. Browne, August 17, 2017
2. Saints Street Marker
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, August 17, 2017
3. Saints Street Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 11, 2020. It was originally submitted on August 18, 2017, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. This page has been viewed 322 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 18, 2017, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
