Rev. Thomas Milton Allen - old Marietta Cemetery in Marietta, Cobb Co., GA
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Prominent minister who was born a slave 1833. He was a charter member of Zion Baptist at its founding in 1866 and its second pastor (1869-1885). Located in the old Marietta Cemetery in Marietta, Ga.
Waymark Code: WM22BZ
Location: Georgia, United States
Date Posted: 08/23/2007
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REV. THOMAS MILTON ALLEN
Prominent minister who was born a slave 1833. He was a charter member of Zion Baptist at its founding in 1866 and its second pastor (1869-1885). In 1885 he organized Cole St. & later Pleasant Grove and Whitlock Avenue Baptist Churches. In 1890 formed first Asso. for black churches. (As a slave named "Allen" was baptized in 1858.)
The unnumbered and undated marker has the seal of the city of Marietta at the top
Located in the old Marietta Cemetery in Marietta, Ga.
Type of Marker: Park
Marker #: Not listed
Date: Not listed
Sponsor: Not listed
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