Amanda Berry Smith (1837 - 1915)
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deano1943
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This Historical Marker is located at the church Amanda Berry Smith was converted, located on S. Main Street in the small town of Shewsbury, Pennsylvania.
Waymark Code: WM244
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 10/02/2005
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A renowned evangelist and singer, born a slave in Maryland. her father bought the family's freedom, and they moved to a farm near here. While still a child she was converted at this church. She committed her lift to missionary work and traveled in the U.S. and to Britain, India, and Africa. Published a monthly paper, "The Helper." Founder and superintendent, Industrial Home for Colored Children in in Illinois.
Marker Name: Amanda Berry Smith
County: York
Date Dedicated: 10/02/1993
Marker Type: Roadside
Location: 108 S. Main Street, Grace U.M. Church, Shewsbury
Category: African American, Women, Religion
Website: Not listed
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