Morristown in Morris County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church

Photographed by Raymond Siwek, May 18, 2020

1. Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church Marker

Inscription. This African-American congregation, first in the county, was incoporated in 1843 by the Bethel Mite Society which raised funds to construct the 1849 carpenter gothic church that stood 150 yards south on the west side of spring street. The present church was dedicated in 1970.

Erected by Morris County Heritage Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1849.

Location. 40° 47.969′ N, 74° 28.76′ W. Marker is in Morristown, New Jersey, in Morris County. It is at the intersection of Spring St. and Bishop Nazery Way, on the right when traveling north on Spring St.. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 59 Spring St, Morristown NJ 07960, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in North Jersey

and in the New York City Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American Northeast

and in the Mid-Atlantic.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic

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Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Continental Army Encampments (within shouting distance of this marker); Ford Family Memorial (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); The French are Coming (approx. 0.2 miles away); This Morristown Green (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Presbyterian Church on the Green (approx. 0.2 miles away); Morristown Postal Service (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Baptist Church on the Green (approx. 0.2 miles away); Court House and Jail (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Morristown.

Photographed by Kevin W., July 9, 2024

2. Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 10, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 26, 2020, by Raymond Siwek of Morristown, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 285 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on July 26, 2020, by Raymond Siwek of Morristown, New Jersey. 2. submitted on July 10, 2024, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.

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