Clayborn Temple, Memphis

Name: Clayborn Temple
Address: Memphis, United States

#90 among attractions in Memphis

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Clayborn Temple, formerly Second Presbyterian Church, is a historic place in Memphis, Tennessee, United States. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979 for local architectural significance. It was upgraded to national significance under Clayborn Temple in 2017 due to its role in the events of the Sanitation Workers' Strike of 1968. The historic structure was sold to the A.M.E. Church in 1949, which named the building after their bishop. ()

Built: 1891 (133 years ago)Coordinates: 35°8'7"N, 90°3'4"W

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Downtown Memphis (South Forum)Memphis United States

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Clayborn Temple – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: FedExForum, National Civil Rights Museum, AutoZone Park, Beale Street.

~1110 ftN
Sport venue, Sport
FedExForum, Memphis
6 min walk • FedExForum is a multi-purpose arena located in downtown Memphis, Tennessee. It is the home of the Memphis Grizzlies of the NBA and the NCAA Division I men's basketball program of the University of Memphis, both of whom previously played home games at the Memphis Pyramid.
~1930 ftW
History of the racial equality movement
National Civil Rights Museum, Memphis
10 min walk • The National Civil Rights Museum is a complex of museums and historic buildings in Memphis, Tennessee; its exhibits trace the history of the civil rights movement in the United States from the 17th century to the present.
0.5 miN
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
AutoZone Park, Memphis
14 min walk • AutoZone Park is a Minor League Baseball stadium located in downtown Memphis, Tennessee, and is home to the Memphis Redbirds of the International League and Memphis 901 FC of the USL Championship.
~1510 ftN
Entertainment district, Nightlife, Dancing
Beale Street, Memphis
8 min walk • Beale Street is a street in Downtown Memphis, Tennessee, which runs from the Mississippi River to East Street, a distance of approximately 1.8 miles. It is a significant location in the city's history, as well as in the history of blues music.
~1460 ftN
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Memphis Rock 'n' Soul Museum, Memphis
8 min walk • The Memphis Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum is a music museum located at 191 Beale Street in Memphis, Tennessee. The museum tells the critical story of the musical pioneers who overcame racial and socio-economic obstacles to create the music that changed the cultural complexion of the world.
0.4 miW
Modern exhibits on blues music
Blues Hall of Fame, Memphis
12 min walk • The Blues Hall of Fame is a music museum located at 421 S. Main Street in Memphis, Tennessee. Initially, the "Blues Hall of Fame" was not a physical building, but a listing of people who have significantly contributed to blues music.
~1560 ftNE
Church, Historical place, Sacred and religious sites
Beale Street Baptist Church, Memphis
8 min walk • Beale Street Baptist Church, also known as, First Baptist Church or Beale Avenue Baptist Church, is a historic church on Beale Street, built by a congregation of freed slaves in Memphis, Tennessee.
0.4 miN
Museum, Specialty museum
Memphis Music Hall of Fame, Memphis
10 min walk • The Memphis Music Hall of Fame, located in Memphis, Tennessee, honors Memphis musicians for their lifetime achievements in music. The induction ceremony and concert is held each year in Memphis. Since its establishment in 2012, the Hall of Fame has inducted more than 48 individuals or groups.
0.5 miNW
Museum, Art museum, Shopping centre
Belz Museum of Asian & Judaic Art, Memphis
13 min walk • The Belz Museum of Asian and Judaic Art is located at 119 South Main Street at the intersection of Gayoso Avenue in Memphis, Tennessee, USA. The museum was opened in 1998 as the Peabody Place Museum and in January 2007 it received its present name.
1.2 miN
Sport, Sport venue
Memphis Cook Convention Center, Memphis
30 min walk • The Renasant Convention Center is a convention complex located in downtown Memphis, Tennessee, United States. The building is East of the Mississippi River just south of Interstate 40. The building's raised exhibition space spans over North Front Street. It was formerly known as the Memphis Cook Convention Center.
0.4 miNW
Theater, Architecture, Concerts and shows
Orpheum Theatre, Memphis
11 min walk • The Orpheum Theatre, a 2,308-seat venue listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is located in downtown Memphis, Tennessee, on the southwest corner of the intersection of South Main and Beale streets.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Clayborn Temple?

Nearby attractions include Memphis Rock 'n' Soul Museum, Memphis (8 min walk), Beale Street, Memphis (8 min walk), Beale Street Baptist Church, Memphis (8 min walk), A. Schwab's, Memphis (8 min walk).

How to get to Clayborn Temple by public transport?

The nearest stations to Clayborn Temple:

Tram

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. • Lines: MATA Trolley Main Street Line, MATA Trolley Riverfront Loop (10 min walk)
Huling • Lines: MATA Trolley Main Street Line, MATA Trolley Riverfront Loop (11 min walk)

Train

Memphis Central Station (14 min walk)