Tupelo in Lee County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)

Elvis Presley's Childhood Church

Photographed By Sandra Hughes, April 7, 2010

1. Elvis Presley's Childhood Church Marker

Inscription. Attend a Pentecostal church service where Elvis first fell in love with gospel music.

Elvis Presley Birthplace presents a unique experience in the First Assembly of God Church where Elvis and his family regularly attended service. This structure was originally one block away on Adams Street. To make way for a larger building, the old church was moved across the street and turned into a residence. In 2008 the building was moved to this site and restored to its original condition. Pentecostal congregations were known for their extended services. One neighbor recalls sitting on the porch on a hot summer's evening and hearing the sweet gospel singing continuing until late into the night. This 15 minute production takes you back to a typical evening service in the 1940's.

Erected 2008.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Churches & Religion • Entertainment. A significant historical year for this entry is 2008.

Location. 34° 15.572′ N, 88° 40.792′ W. Marker is in Tupelo, Mississippi, in Lee County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Reese Street and Elvis Presley Drive. Marker is located on grounds of Elvis birth home, museum and church. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Tupelo MS 38804, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8

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other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Elvis Presley and the Blues (here, next to this marker); Elvis Country (within shouting distance of this marker); The Outhouse (within shouting distance of this marker); The Birthplace / East Tupelo 1935-1948 (within shouting distance of this marker); Birthplace of Elvis Presley (within shouting distance of this marker); Native American Site (approx. 0.2 miles away); Town Creek Tupelo Encampment / Camp Life in Tupelo (approx. ¼ mile away); The Tupelo Swamp / Plank Road (approx. one mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tupelo.

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Photographed By Sandra Hughes, April 7, 2010

2. Elvis Presley's Childhood Church

Photographed By William Bruce, March 28, 2013

3. Elvis Presley's Childhood Church Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 23, 2019. It was originally submitted on April 15, 2010, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. This page has been viewed 4,582 times since then and 540 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 15, 2010, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. 3. submitted on March 28, 2015, by William Bruce of Madison, Wisconsin. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.