Bahama Village in Key West in Monroe County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Bethel AME Church
Key West Art & Historical Society
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, May 5, 2023
1. Bethel AME Church Marker
This structure is one of a handful of African Methodist Episcopal churches serving Bahama Village. The church started in 1887 a few blocks from its present location. The congregation has seen its fair share of loses during its more than 120-year history. The original wooden church was demolished during the Hurricane of 1909. In 1922, the wooden church was stricken by a questionable fire. In 1923, the congregation moved and rebuilt at the present corner location. This hall of worship has been the proud home of the Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church members ever since.
— Circa 1923 —
Key West Historic Marker
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Erected by The City of Key West. (Marker Number 94.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Churches & Religion • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1887.
Location. 24° 32.986′ N, 81° 48.097′ W. Marker is in Key West, Florida, in Monroe County. It is in Bahama Village. Marker is at the intersection of Thomas
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Second Key West Lighthouse (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Women Lighthouse Keepers (about 400 feet away); Key West Lighthouse (about 400 feet away); Lighthouse Keeper’s Duties (about 400 feet away); Keeper's Quarters Indoor Bathroom (about 400 feet away); Lighthouse Tower (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named Key West Lighthouse (about 400 feet away); Keeper's Quarters (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Key West.
Also see . . .
1. Black History Month: The Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church. (Submitted on May 8, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
2. Key West Art & Historical Society. (Submitted on May 8, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, May 5, 2023
2. Bethel AME Church Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 9, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 8, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 79 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 8, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
