Mason Temple

Mason Temple is a historic church building located in Memphis, Tennessee, built in 1959 for the Church of God in Christ denomination. It is renowned for its impressive architecture and large capacity, serving as a major site for religious gatherings. The temple gained national significance when Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his famous "I've Been to the Mountaintop" speech there on April 3, 1968, the day before his assassination. Today, Mason Temple remains a symbol of faith, community, and civil rights history, hosting religious events and serving as a landmark in Memphis.