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Fisk Memorial Chapel

 
 
Fisk Memorial Chapel Marker - Front image. Click for full size.
Photographed By R. E. Smith, September 2, 2007
1. Fisk Memorial Chapel Marker - Front
Inscription. Fisk Memorial Chapel, deigned by New York architect William Bigelow, was erected in 1892 in memory of General Clinton B. Fisk, a founder of the University. The religious and cultural center of the campus, the Chapel has welcomed foreign dignitaries, outstanding concert artists, and renowned lecturers, such as Booker T. Washington and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
 
Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 3A 119.)
 
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Martin Luther King, Jr., and the Tennessee Historical Commission series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1892.
 
Location. 36° 10.048′ N, 86° 48.233′ W. Marker is in Nashville, Tennessee, in Davidson County. It is in FANG. Marker is on 17th Avenue North, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Nashville TN 37208, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Harris Music Building (a few steps from this marker); Cravath Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Thomas W. Talley (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Academic Building At Fisk University (about 400 feet away); Talley-Brady Hall
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(about 400 feet away); William Edward Burghardt DuBois (about 400 feet away); The John Wesley Work Home (about 400 feet away); Samuel Allen McElwee (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Nashville.
 
Fisk Memorial Chapel Marker - Back image. Click for full size.
Photographed By R. E. Smith, September 2, 2007
2. Fisk Memorial Chapel Marker - Back
Fisk Memorial Chapel image. Click for full size.
Photographed By R. E. Smith, September 2, 2007
3. Fisk Memorial Chapel
Architectural Detail image. Click for full size.
Photographed By R. E. Smith, September 2, 2007
4. Architectural Detail
The guilded inscription above the entrance to the Chapel reads, "Arise, Shine, for thy Light is come and the Glory of the Lord is risen upon thee." (Isaiah 60:1, KJV)
Fisk Memorial Chapel image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Capitol News Company, circa 1930
5. Fisk Memorial Chapel
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 17, 2007, by R. E. Smith of Nashville, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 1,629 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 17, 2007, by R. E. Smith of Nashville, Tennessee.   5. submitted on October 6, 2013. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.

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