Amanda Berry Smith (1837-1915)
A renowned evangelist and singer, born a slave in Maryland. Her father bought the family's freedom, and they moved to a farm near here. While still a child she was converted at this church. She committed her life to missionary work and traveled in the U. S. and to Britain, India, and Africa. Published a monthly paper, "The Helper." Founder and superintendent, Industrial Home for Colored Children in Illinois.
Marker is on South Main Street 0.1 miles south of West Railroad Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Courtesy hmdb.org
