Asbury United Methodist Church - Frederick MD
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Don.Morfe
N 39° 24.726 W 077° 24.762
18S E 292285 N 4365286
Asbury United Methodist Church is a church rich in history and steeped in significance as one of the oldest African-American churches in Frederick, Maryland. Her roots date back to 1818. The present church structure was completed in 1921.
Waymark Code: WM155KJ
Location: Maryland, United States
Date Posted: 10/20/2021
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From the church website below:
"Asbury United Methodist Church is a church rich in history and steeped in significance as one of the oldest African-American churches in Frederick, Maryland. Her roots date back to 1818 when William Hammond, a free black man, purchased a lot on East All Saints Street for $60. The church, which was known as the “Old Hill Church”, was constructed by a white congregation who permitted free blacks to worship there. In 1864, blacks came into full possession of the church and by 1870 it was incorporated and renamed Asbury Methodist Episcopal Church.
In 1912, when the lot on the corner of Brewer’s Alley (presently South Court Street) and West All Saints Street became available, then pastor, Rev. L.J. Valentine, convinced the congregation to purchase that property for the new church, and by 1921, the present church structure was completed.
In 1939, the church dropped Episcopal from its name and became Asbury Methodist Church, and in 1945, the “Old Hill Church” building was demolished.
In 1968, the church officially became Asbury United Methodist Church, which is what it remains today."
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1921
Age of Church building determined by?: Church website
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: 10:00 AM
Street address of Church:
101 W. All Saints Street
Frederick , MD United States
21701
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
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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