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° 47.975′ N, 74° 28.755′ 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 North America,

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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: Bethel Church of Morristown (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Bethel Church of Morristown (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Bethel Church of Morristown (a few steps from 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). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Morristown.

Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church Markers image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Kevin W., July 9, 2024

2. Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church Markers

Bethel A. M. E. Church corner stone image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Kevin W., July 9, 2024

3. Bethel A. M. E. Church corner stone

Bethel A. M. E. Church
1843 - 1968
Rev. A. Lewis Williams, Pastor
Rev. J. H. Johnson, Jr. P.E.
Rt. Rev. John D. Bright, Bishop

Credits. This page was last revised on August 7, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 26, 2020, by Raymond Siwek of Morristown, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 293 times since then and 25 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. 3. submitted on August 7, 2026, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.

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