Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church Marker

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Pittsburgh in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church

Bethel A.M.E. Church Marker Photo, Click for full size

By Mike Wintermantel, April 27, 2011

1. Bethel A.M.E. Church Marker

Inscription. Founded 1808 and known as the African Church. Chartered in 1818. Located nearby in early years, church was site of area's first school for colored children, 1831, and statewide civil rights convention, 1841. Congregation moved to Wylie Avenue, 1872; to Webster Avenue, 1959.

Erected 1995 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Location. 40° 26.233′ N, 80° 0.026′ W. Marker is in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in Allegheny County. Marker is at the intersection of First Avenue and Smithfield Street, on the right when traveling west on First Avenue. Click for map. Marker is in this post office area: Pittsburgh PA 15219, United States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Founding of the Ironworkers Union (about 600 feet away, in a direct line); United Steelworkers of America (approx. 0.2 miles away); Martin R. Delany (approx. 0.2 miles away); John Scull (approx. 0.2 miles away); Allegheny County (approx. ¼ mile away); Henry Clay Frick (approx. ¼ mile away); Grant's Hill (approx. ¼ mile away); Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company (approx. ¼ mile away). Click for a list of all markers in Pittsburgh.

By Mike Wintermantel, April 27, 2011

2. Bethel A.M.E. Church Marker

Credits. This page originally submitted on April 27, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 188 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 27, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.