| Roberts Temple Church of God in Christ | |
|---|---|
  Location of Roberts Temple Church of God in Christ in Chicago metropolitan area | |
| Location | 4021 S. State Street, Chicago, Illinois |
| Founded | 1916 |
| Built | 1922 |
| Architect | Edward G. McClellan |
Roberts Temple Church of God in Christ is a Christian house of worship located in the Bronzeville neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois. The church was the site of Emmett Till's open-casket funeral in 1955.[1]
The church was designated as a Chicago landmark in 2005 and was included on the National Trust for Historic Preservation's 2020 list of 11 Most Endangered Historic Places.[1][2]
The Church was designated as part of Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument on July 25, 2023.[3]
- ^ a b "Church where Emmett Till's open casket drew world's attention makes list of endangered historic places". Chicago Sun-Times. 2020-09-25. Retrieved 2022-11-11.
- ^ "Roberts Temple Church of God in Christ Landmark Designation Report" (PDF). 2005.
- ^ "A Proclamation on Establishment of the Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument". The White House. 2023-07-25. Retrieved 2023-07-25.
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