Historical Marker

Center Street C.M.E. Church (Chestnut St. C.M.E. Church)

Historical marker location:

Louisville, Kentucky

( At Church, 809 W. Chestnut St., Louisville)

Center Street C.M.E. was outgrowth of M.E. Church South. Became first of denomination in Louisville during early 1870s and hosted 3rd General C.M.E. Conference in 1874. Under leadership of Dr. L. H. Brown, church moved to present site in 1907 and became Chestnut St. C.M.E. Last known work of Gideon Shryock. Presented by the Trustee Board.

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Brown Memorial C.M.E. Church - In May 1954, congregation renamed church Brown Memorial C.M.E. as a tribute to Dr. Brown, minister. Two pastors became bishops: C. H. Phillips and C. L. Russell. Edifice built for Chestnut Street M.E. South, 1863-64. Architecture blends Romanesque and Greek Revival styles. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, 1979. Presented by the Trustee Board.