Burlington in Burlington County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Bethlehem African Methodist Episcopal Church
Organized 1830
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 14, 2020
1. Bethlehem African Methodist Episcopal Church Marker
"Oldest Black church in Burlington"Erected by Bethlehem African Methodist Episcopal Church.
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 1830.
Location. 40° 4.89′ N, 74° 51.352′ W. Marker is in Burlington, New Jersey, in Burlington County. Marker is on East Pearl Street just east of York Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 213 E Pearl St, Burlington NJ 08016, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. At Play on the Delaware (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Important Men of 206 High Street, Burlington (approx. 0.2 miles away); Hoskins House (approx. 0.2 miles away); 218-220 High Street (approx. 0.2 miles away); Hope Steam Fire Engine Company No. 1 (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Isaac Collins House
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Also see . . .
1. Bethlehem AME Church Site. (Submitted on November 15, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.)
2. Historical Facts/Highlights for Bethlehem AME Church. A PDF on the church site of the congregation's history (Submitted on November 15, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.)
Credits. This page was last revised on November 15, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 15, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 128 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 15, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
