Vernon A.M.E. Church - Tulsa, OK
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member saopaulo1
N 36° 09.689 W 095° 59.188
15S E 231349 N 4005993
A historic church in downtown Tulsa, OK.
Waymark Code: WM177QZ
Location: Oklahoma, United States
Date Posted: 12/30/2022
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Bear and Ragged
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A plaque at the site:

"Vernon A.M.E. Church
Placed on
National Register of Historic Places

This historic African Methodist Episcopal Church, founded in 1905 and is the only standing structure (basement) left of the Historic Black Wall Street. It is the only edifice remaining form the worst race massacre in American History with reconstruction beginning in 1925-6 just four years after the Tulsa race carnage. This site possesses national significance in commemorating the history of racial intolerance against African-Americans and its role in understanding race relations in the U.S. under legal segregation. Vernon A.M.E. Church stands as a memorial to the victims and a testament to the community's resilience.
Active church?: Yes

Year Built: 1919

Service times: Not listed

Website: Not listed

Visit Instructions:

At least one photo. You're welcome to be in the picture, but please, No GPSr.

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