CNHS - Oro African Methodist Episcopal Church
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JDandDD
N 44° 30.160 W 079° 38.180
17T E 608403 N 4928609
Quick Description: Locate on Simcoe Rd 11 in Oro Medonte Twp. this church, established in 1849, represents the northern most stop on the underground railroad.
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 6/16/2006 12:24:16 PM
Waymark Code: WMF0E
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Long Description:
This is the site of one of the oldest African-Canadian
settlements established by African loyalists from the War of 1812.
Between 1830 and 1850 some 24 families who fled slavery were
established in Oro Twp. and in 1849 they acquired this land and
built the church. The church is still in active use.The plaque is
located on the right hand face of the cairn in the picture.
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