Harriet A. Baker - Allentown PA
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Harriet A. Baker-This African-American evangelist opened a mission about 1900 at 738 North Penn Street, where she preached until her death.
Waymark Code: WM1753Z
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 12/14/2022
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Harriet A. Baker (1829 - 1913)
This African-American evangelist opened a mission about 1900 at 738 North Penn Street, where she preached until her death. In 1914 her mission became the first home of St. James A.M.E. Zion Church, which was built at this location in 1936.
Erected 1990 by Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission.
Website with more information on either the memorial or the person(s) it is dedicated to: [Web Link]
Location: 410 Union Street, Allentown PA 18102
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