First African Presbyterian Church
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Gosffo
N 39° 58.416 W 075° 12.579
18S E 482097 N 4424848
John Gloucester was such a popular preacher he out grew speaching in people's homes. So a street corner worked for him in good weather!
Waymark Code: WM82YV
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 01/18/2010
Views: 6
Marker Text: Founded 1807 by John Cloucester, a former slave who was instrumental in establishing Presbyterianism among African-Americans. First edifice was dedicated 1811 at 7th & Bainbridge Streets. Church has been at this location since 1957.
His name is John Gloucester, the website is wrong, but the sign is correct!
Marker Name: First African Presbyterian Church
County: Philadelphia
Date Dedicated: 01/01/1993
Marker Type: City
Location: 42nd & Girard Ave., Philadelphia
Category: African American, Religion
Website: [Web Link]
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