Durham Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church - U.S. National Register of Historic Places on Waymarking.com

This church's history can be traced back to the Colored Methodist Society, the oldest African-American religious congregation in Buffalo, founded in 1831 on Vine Street. Originally named St. Luke's AME Zion Church, the building was renamed for Rev. Henry Durham, its second pastor who was responsible for building the present structure. Rev. Durham is buried in Forest Lawn Cemetery.

Street address: 174 E Eagle St Buffalo, NY United States 14204 County / Borough / Parish: Erie Year listed: 1983 Historic (Areas of) Significance: Social History, Black Periods of significance: 1922-present Historic function: Church Current function: Church Privately owned?: yes Season start / Season finish: Not listed Hours of operation: Not listed Primary Web Site: Not listed Secondary Website 1: Not listed Secondary Website 2: Not listed National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed

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