St. Mark’s Episcopal Church
Emerson and Fehmer, Boston, Architects; Alfred Howe, Builder
Gothic Revival style church built for congregation organized in 1869. The cornerstone was laid March 23, 1871 and the edifice completed under the leadership of the Rev. Charles O. Brady. Dedicated on March 23, 1871, it was the first Episcopal church in North Carolina consecrated by Bishop Atkinson for colored people.
Marker is at the intersection of North 6th Street and Grace Street, on the right when traveling north on North 6th Street.
Courtesy hmdb.org
