Pontiac in Oakland County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Newman African Methodist Episcopal Church
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, May 28, 2021
1. Newman African Methodist Episcopal Church Marker
Inscription.
Newman African Methodist Episcopal Church. . In 1861 the Reverend Augustus Green organized Oakland County’s first African American church. Services were held in homes, in a church basement and in a schoolhouse. In 1868 they incorporated as Newman African Methodist Episcopal Church, named for George Newman, a founding member. The congregation bought a church building on Auburn Avenue in 1872, worshipping there until 1961, when the city acquired the land for urban renewal. The present church was built in 1963. On July 12, 1920, the Newman Men’s Club established the Oakland County Chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). The Reverend J. A. Charleston, Newman’s pastor, served as the first president.
In 1861 the Reverend Augustus Green organized Oakland County’s first African American church. Services were held in homes, in a church basement and in a schoolhouse. In 1868 they incorporated as Newman African Methodist Episcopal Church, named for George Newman, a founding member. The congregation bought a church building on Auburn Avenue in 1872, worshipping there until 1961, when the city acquired the land for urban renewal. The present church was built in 1963. On July 12, 1920, the Newman Men’s Club established the Oakland County Chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). The Reverend J. A. Charleston, Newman’s pastor, served as the first president.
Erected 1996 by Michigan Historical Center, Department of State. (Marker Number L1965.)
Location. 42° 37.673′ N, 83° 17.664′ W. Marker is in Pontiac, Michigan, in Oakland County. Marker is on Brush Street near Bagley Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 233 Bagley St, Pontiac MI 48341, United States of America. Touch for directions.
2. Newman African Methodist Episcopal Church Marker
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, May 28, 2021
3. Newman African Methodist Episcopal Church
The Newman Church
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, May 28, 2021
4. Newman African Methodist Episcopal Church
Centennial
Credits. This page was last revised on June 2, 2021. It was originally submitted on May 30, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 406 times since then and 85 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 30, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.
