FIRST - African American Church built in Wisconsin
N 43° 02.477 W 087° 54.947
16T E 425405 N 4765806
St. Mark African Methodist Episcopal Church was the first African American Church built in Wisconsin.
Waymark Code: WM23AP
Location: Wisconsin, United States
Date Posted: 08/28/2007
Views: 29
"St. Mark African Methodist Episcopal Church, the first African - American Church built in Wisconsin, once stood on this site. The property was purchased in 1869, the year the congregation was organized. Construction on the St. Mark A. M. E. church began in November 1886, under the direction of Rev. William R. Alexander, Pastor. Dedicatory services were held on April 3, 1887. The St. Mark congregation spent 43 years at this site, during which time the membership grew and the church, known as the "Friendly Church," became the center of religious, civic and cultural affairs for the African - American community.
FIRST - Classification Variable: Place or Location
Date of FIRST: 04/03/1887
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