Bethel A.M.E. Church - Carlisle, PA
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N 40° 11.980 W 077° 11.168
18T E 313929 N 4452210
Marker dedicated May 9, 2009 which notes one of the earliest African American churches west of the Susquehanna River.
Waymark Code: WM6BB8
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 05/07/2009
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This church, located in downtown Carlisle, has a history in the community going back to the early 19th century. The marker was dedicated on May 9, 2009 and included the following speakers:
- Hon. Kirk Wilson, Mayor
- Rev. Troy Lynn Carr, Pastor, Bethel AME Church
- Barbara Franco, Exec. Director, PA Historical & Museum Commission
- Sen. Pat Vance, PA State Senate
- Rev. Lawrence C. Henryhand, Presiding Elder Harrisburg District
- Ruth E. Hodge, Retired Librarian and Archivist
Marker text is as follows:
Among the earliest (c.1820) African American congregations located west of the Susquehanna River. The site of Underground Railroad activity. Abolitionists John Peck and John B. Vashion were members. A.M.E. national Bishops Daniel Payne and Wills Nazrey were associated with the church.
Marker Name: 131 E. Pomfret St., Carlisle
County: Cumberland
Date Dedicated: 05/09/2009
Marker Type: City
Location: 131 E Pomfret St., Carlisle
Category: not listed on this date
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