Cumberland in Allegany County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Metropolitan A.M.E. Church
Decatur Street
National Register of Historical Places
Organized 1837
Built Frederick Street Chapel 1848
Erected 1980 by The Preservation Society of Allegany County, Inc.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Churches & Religion. In addition, it is included in the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1892.
Location. 39° 39.368′ N, 78° 45.604′ W. Marker is in Cumberland, Maryland, in Allegany County. Marker is on Decatur Street just east of Frederick Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 309 Frederick Street, Cumberland MD 21502, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. First Baptist Church (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Town Clock Church (about 400 feet away); Wright Butler House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Church of Saint Patrick (approx. ¼ mile away); On This Site Catholic Education In Western Maryland Began
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Credits. This page was last revised on September 7, 2019. It was originally submitted on September 7, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 141 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 7, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
