The Brick Church -- Memphis TN
N 35° 09.784 W 090° 02.316
15S E 769736 N 3895143
An official state historic marker in a tough part of town preserves important African-American church history in this southern city
Waymark Code: WMNM88
Location: Tennessee, United States
Date Posted: 04/02/2015
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this historic marker is affixed to the side of an abandoned church building on the north side of Memphis in a redeveloping and revitalizing area which is not far from its impoverished past.
The marker reads as follows:
"The Brick Church
Organized in 1856 the Third Presbyterian Church was completed in 1860. Known as The Brick Church, it was a reference point in early Memphis directories. In 1861 citizens of Chelsea met in the Church and voted for secession. After Memphis was captured federal troops occupied the building using the upper floor for a hospital and the lower for their horses. In 1916 it was renamed Chelsea Avenue Presbyterian Church."
Marker Name: The Brick Church
Marker Location: City
Type of Marker: Building
Marker Number: 0
Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker:
Shelby County Historical Commission
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