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

Henry L. Phillips

(1847-1935)

Photographed By Don Morfe, March 11, 2015

1. Henry L. Phillips Marker

Inscription. Baptized a Catholic, reared a Moravian, and ordained an Episcopal priest, Phillips transformed the Church of the Crucifixion into a Black cultural center, known for its social outreach. He was a founder, American Negro Historical Society.

Erected 1992 by Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Churches & Religion • Education. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list.

Location. 39° 56.506′ N, 75° 9.337′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in Bella Vista. Marker is on S. 8th Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 620 South 8th Street, Philadelphia PA 19147, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Octavius V. Catto (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Robert Mara Adger (about 300 feet away); Joe Venuti (about 400 feet away); Supporting Popcorn for the People (about 600 feet away); Institute For Colored Youth (about 600 feet away); Eddie Lang (about 700 feet away); Ralph's Italian Restaurant

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); William Whipper (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.

Photographed By Don Morfe, March 11, 2015

2. Henry L. Phillips Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 17, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 476 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 17, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.