John C. Asbury (1862-1941)
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A prominent African American Republican who as legislator sponsored a statewide civil rights bill in 1921 that served as a model for future efforts.
Waymark Code: WM12F1K
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 05/13/2020
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John C. Asbury (1862-1941)-A prominent African American Republican who as legislator sponsored a statewide civil rights bill in 1921 that served as a model for future efforts. He was a philanthropist, a founder of Eden Cemetery and Mercy Hospital, and editor of the Odd Fellows’ Journal. Asbury resided here.
Marker Name: John C. Asbury (1862-1941)
County: Philadelphia
Date Dedicated: 04/24/2014
Marker Type: City
Location: 1710 Christian St., Philadelphia
Category: African American, Government & Politics 20th Century, Science & Medicine, Publishing & Journalism
Website: Not listed
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