Zion Baptist Church - Louisville, KY
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Markerman62
N 38° 15.260 W 085° 47.255
16S E 606080 N 4234729
Located is at West Muhammad Ali Boulevard and South 22nd Street, Louisville
Waymark Code: WM1814Z
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 05/07/2023
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Titansfan
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Congregation was organized by 18 Blacks in Aug., 1878. First church on Center St., 1882; present church bought, 1927. Notable pastors have been W. H. Craighead, D.E. King, A.D. Wms. King (brother of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.) and H.D. Cockerham. Zion was base for local and state civil rights activities: Ky. Christian Leadership Conference office was in adjoining building.
Marker Name: Zion Baptist Church

Marker Location: City

Type of Marker: Building

Marker Number (for official markers): 1657

Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker:
Kentucky Historical Society Kentucky Department of Highways


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