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

Lincoln Cemetery

Photographed By William Pfingsten, April 12, 2008

1. Lincoln Cemetery Marker

Inscription. A landmark of central Pennsylvania's African American history. Established in 1827 by Wesley Union A.M.E. Zion Church. Among those buried here are T. Morris Chester, William Howard Day, Catherine McClintock, and at least 20 veterans of the Civil War.

Erected 1994 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Churches & Religion • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the African Methodist Episcopal Zion (AME Zion) Church, and the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1827.

Location. 40° 16.796′ N, 76° 50.66′ W. Marker is in Penbrook, Pennsylvania, in Dauphin County. Marker is at the intersection of 30th Street and Booser Ave. on 30th Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Harrisburg PA 17109, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. War Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Freedom Tree (approx. 0.2 miles away); Explore the Capital Area Greenbelt (approx. 0.6 miles away); Harrisburg High School and Former John Harris High School

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(approx. 0.6 miles away); Moment of Mercy (approx. 0.8 miles away); Bishop McDevitt High School (approx. 0.9 miles away); Harrisburg (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Penbrook.

Additional keywords. African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, AME Zion Church, Black Methodism

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, February 26, 2015

2. Lincoln Cemetery Marker

Lincoln Cemetery image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Pfingsten, April 12, 2008

3. Lincoln Cemetery

Credits. This page was last revised on July 6, 2020. It was originally submitted on April 14, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 2,196 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on April 14, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. 2. submitted on February 27, 2015, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 3. submitted on April 14, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.