Quinn Chapel AME Church, Chicago

Name: Quinn Chapel AME Church
Address: 2401 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, 60616-2378, United States
Telephone: +1 312-791-1846

#320 among attractions in Chicago

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Quinn Chapel AME Church, also known as Quinn Chapel of the A.M.E. Church, houses Chicago's first African-American congregation, formed by seven individuals as a nondenominational prayer group that met in the house of a member in 1844. In 1847, the group organized as a congregation of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, the first independent black denomination in the United States. They named the church for Bishop William Paul Quinn. ()

Built: 1891 (133 years ago)Architectural style: Romanesque revivalCoordinates: 41°50'57"N, 87°37'30"W

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2401 S Wabash AveDowntown (Near South Side)Chicago 60616-2378 United States

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+1 312-791-1846

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Quinn Chapel AME Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Soldier Field, Guaranteed Rate Field, Chinatown Square, Ping Tom Memorial Park.

1 miNE
Historic football stadium
Soldier Field, Chicago
26 min walk • Soldier Field stands as a testament to the rich sports history and architectural uniqueness in the heart of Chicago, United States. Originally opened in 1924 as a memorial to American soldiers who had died in wars, this iconic sport venue has since become synonymous...
1.3 miS
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Guaranteed Rate Field, Chicago
34 min walk • Guaranteed Rate Field is a cornerstone of Chicago's sports culture and serves as the home of the city's beloved Major League Baseball team, the Chicago White Sox. This modern ballpark, located on the city's South Side, replaced the historic Comiskey Park in 1991...
0.6 miNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Chinatown Square, Chicago
15 min walk • Chinatown Square is a two-story outdoor mall located in Chinatown, Chicago, a mile from the center of Chicago just north of the main Wentworth Avenue District.
0.8 miNW
Park
Ping Tom Memorial Park, Chicago
20 min walk • Ping Tom Memorial Park is a 17.24-acre public urban park in Chicago's Chinatown neighborhood, in South Side, Chicago. It is part of the Chicago Park District.
0.5 miN
Church
Second Presbyterian Church, Chicago
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0.6 miN
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Henry B. Clarke House, Chicago
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~1960 ftNE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Wintrust Arena, Chicago
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0.6 miN
Museum, Art museum, History museum
Glessner House Museum, Chicago
16 min walk • The John J. Glessner House, operated as the Glessner House, is an architecturally important 19th-century residence located at 1800 S. Prairie Avenue, Chicago, Illinois. It was designed in 1885–1886 by architect Henry Hobson Richardson and completed in late 1887. The property was designated a Chicago Landmark on October 14, 1970.
0.5 miW
Museum, Specialty museum
Chinese American Museum of Chicago, Chicago
12 min walk • The Chinese American Museum of Chicago seeks to advance the appreciation of Chinese American culture through exhibitions, education, and research and to preserve the past, present, and future of Chinese Americans primarily in the American Midwest.
0.7 miE
Concerts and shows, Theater, Entertainment
Arie Crown Theater, Chicago
19 min walk • The Arie Crown Theater is an entertainment venue named after Lithuanian immigrant Arie Crown, who was the father of Henry Crown, the American industrialist and philanthropist, and situated on Lake Shore Drive, Chicago.
0.7 miSW
Church
St. Jerome Croatian Catholic Church, Chicago
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Quinn Chapel AME Church?

Nearby attractions include Motor Row District, Chicago (7 min walk), Near South Side, Chicago (7 min walk), Reggies, Chicago (9 min walk), Pekin Theatre, Chicago (10 min walk).

How to get to Quinn Chapel AME Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to Quinn Chapel AME Church:

Bus

Michigan & 24th Street • Lines: 1, 4, (N) N4 (2 min walk)
State & 24th Street • Lines: 29 (3 min walk)

Metro

Cermak-McCormick Place • Lines: Green (7 min walk)
Cermak-Chinatown • Lines: Red (12 min walk)

Train

McCormick Place (13 min walk)
18th Street (18 min walk)