Byrd's African Methodist Episcopal Church - Clayton, DE
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Don.Morfe
N 39° 17.532 W 075° 37.602
18S E 445956 N 4349390
In the early 1890s Clayton was home to an increasing population of African-Americans, many of whom were railroad workers. Church was built in 1894 to accommodate this growing community.
Waymark Code: WM16VC8
Location: Delaware, United States
Date Posted: 10/09/2022
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TEXT FROM THE HISTORICAL MARKER:
Byrd's African Methodist Church-In the early 1890s Clayton was home to an increasing population of African-Americans, many of whom were railroad workers. Byrd's African Methodist Episcopal (A.M.E.) Church was built in 1894 to accommodate this growing community who previously had to walk several miles to Mount Friendship Church for services. The land was purchased from Willis C. Dickerson by the trustees of the Clayton A.M.E. Church for 100 dollars on July 13, 1894. The Church takes its name from Reverend Elijah Byrd who served as pastor for both Mt. Friendship Church and the newly established Byrd's A.M.E. Church. The two congregations maintained very close ties and in 1901 they jointly purchased five acres of land from John P. Hudson for the formation of an annual ten day camp-meeting intended to raise funds and provide an inspirational vacation for members. Byrd's A.M.E. Church was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1982 and continues to serve the spiritual needs of the Clayton community.
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1894
Age of Church building determined by?: Other reliable source
If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: From: 8:00 AM To: 12:00 PM
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: 10:30 AM
Street address of Church:
131 Dickerson Street
Clayton, DE United States
19934
Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Not listed
Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed
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