African Methodist Episcopal Church - Oro-Medonte Twp., Ontario
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member JDandDD
N 44° 30.160 W 079° 38.180
17T E 608403 N 4928609
This church was established in 1849 by black Empire Loayalists from the war of 1812 and former slave families from the United States.
Waymark Code: WMF0G
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 06/16/2006
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member showbizkid
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This church represents the northern most stop of the underground railroad. Between 1830 and 1850 some 24 families who fled slavery in the United States were settled in the Oro Twp. area of Simcoe County, Ontario. In 1849 they acquired this property and built the church and established a burying ground. The church has been in active use to this day.
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1849

Age of Church building determined by?: Cornerstone or plaque

If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Episcopal

If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Sunday

Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: 11:00 AM

Street address of Church:
Simcoe Rd 11
Oro-Medonte, Ontario Canada
L0L 2X0

Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]

If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed

Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed
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