PA-119 Tindley Temple

Marker text: Tindley Temple
Founded 1902 as East Calvary Methodist Church. Renamed for its founder, Rev. Charles A. Tindley. Born a slave in Maryland, he did much to assist later migrants from the South. After his death, Tindley Temple continued to sponsor needed community programs.
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Location: 762 S. Broad St. (PA 611), Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania

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