People's Methodist Episcopal Church, Colorado Springs

Name: People's Methodist Episcopal Church
Address: Colorado Springs, United States

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People's Methodist Episcopal Church, Colorado Springs

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People's Methodist Episcopal Church, also known at the Independent Missionary Baptist Church, is a historic church in Colorado Springs in El Paso County, Colorado. Reverend Charles W. Homes was sent from Oskoloosa, Iowa by the Central Jurisdiction of the Methodist Church to build churches in black communities. They church was formed on February 18, 1903, by a group of ex-slaves or children of ex-slaves and began meeting at the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows Hall. The church was built in 1904 in a neighborhood that was predominantly African-American. Prominent early members include Jesse Bass, Lonnie Bassett, and Frank Loper. ()

Built: 1904 (120 years ago)Coordinates: 38°50'25"N, 104°48'54"W

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East Colorado Springs (Shooks Run)Colorado Springs United States

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People's Methodist Episcopal Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Memorial Park, Alamo Square Park, Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center, Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum.

1 miSE
Park, Jogging paths and tracks, Outdoor activities
Memorial Park, Colorado Springs
27 min walk • Memorial Park or Memorial Community Park is a community park in Colorado Springs, Colorado. It has a wide range of sports facilities, including an indoor and outdoor pool, a recreation center, trails and Prospect Lake.
0.8 miSW
Park
Alamo Square Park, Colorado Springs
21 min walk • Alamo Square Park, located at 215 South Tejon Street, is the site of the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum, which has fine art and historical exhibits and a museum store. A fountain, sculptures and gazebo are located in the park. It was previously the El Paso County Courthouse from 1903 to 1973.
0.7 miNW
Museum, Theater, Art museum
Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center, Colorado Springs
18 min walk • The Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College is an arts center located just north of downtown Colorado Springs, Colorado. Located on the same city block are the American Numismatic Association and part of the campus of Colorado College.
0.8 miSW
Museum, History museum, Neo-renaissance architecture
Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum, Colorado Springs
21 min walk • The Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum is located at 215 S. Tejon Street in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The granite building with a domed clock tower was the El Paso County Courthouse building from 1903 to 1973.
0.6 miNW
Church
Shove Memorial Chapel, Colorado Springs
17 min walk • The Shove Memorial Chapel is a church located in downtown Colorado Springs, Colorado that was designed by John Grey and built from 1930 to 1931. The church has been on the National Register of Historic Places since May 22, 2005, and is of Norman Romanesque style.
0.7 miSW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St. Mary's Cathedral, Colorado Springs
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0.9 miSW
Nightlife, Music and shows, Concerts and shows
Pikes Peak Center, Colorado Springs
24 min walk • The Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts is a concert auditorium in Colorado Springs, Colorado. It serves as an entertainment, cultural, educational, and assembly center for the citizens of El Paso County, the Pikes Peak region, and the surrounding area.
0.7 miSW
Park
Colorado Springs Public Library-Carnegie Building, Colorado Springs
19 min walk • The Colorado Springs Public Library–Carnegie Building is a Neo-classical library building in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Funded by the Andrew Carnegie Library Fund. The building is on the National Register of Historic Places. It is associated with the City Beautiful movement.
0.5 miSW
City hall
Colorado Springs City Hall, Colorado Springs
12 min walk • The Colorado Springs City Hall is a municipal building in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The building is on the National Register of Historic Places.
0.5 miSW
Nightlife, Music and shows, Concert hall
City Auditorium, Colorado Springs
12 min walk • Colorado Springs City Auditorium is a historic auditorium in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Completed in 1923, the auditorium still serves the city of Colorado Springs by way of hosting various events throughout the year.
0.5 miW
Museum, Historical place, History museum
McAllister House, Colorado Springs
13 min walk • The McAllister House is a historic house located on 423 N. Cascade Ave. in Colorado Springs, Colorado. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on August 14, 1973. It was owned by Henry McAllister and was opened as a public museum in 1961.

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Nearby attractions include Grace and St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, Colorado Springs (11 min walk), Colorado Springs City Hall, Colorado Springs (12 min walk), City Auditorium, Colorado Springs (12 min walk), First Congregational Church, Colorado Springs (13 min walk).