Clayborn Temple is a nationally recognized historical monument that stands in the heart of Memphis, Tennessee and in the legacy of a nation. This great monument, which is listed in the National Register of Historic Places, was originally constructed as Second Presbyterian Church in 1891. Clayborn Temple remains as a body of architectural history and a cornerstone of the nation’s fight for equality.
Throughout its vast history, Clayborn Temple has stood as an important structure within the African-American community, as well as a focal point for civil rights activities. The structure is most widely recognized for its role as the headquarters of the Sanitation Strikes of 1968 and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s historic involvement. It was at Clayborn Temple were each one of the sanitation strike marches began.
March 29, 1968 - Marchers leaving Clayborn Temple
The $6.6 million historic restoration of Clayborn Temple will allow this historic structure to return back to not only its physical days of grandeur, but it days of being a viable support to it’s community and the nation.
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