Frostburg in Allegany County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Dickerson AME Church
Dickerson African Methodist Episcopal Church (AMEC), formerly Hall's Chapel, was established in 1845 on Ormand Street in in Brownsville. The church was rebuilt and relocated in 1881 on land donated by Thomas Mitchell at W. Mechanic and Pine Street, and named after the Right Reverend, William F. Dickerson, the 13th AMEC Bishop. This historican African American church continues to support Frostburg and neighboring communities, serving as a pillar of faith and resilience.
Erected 2026 by Maryland Department of Transportation; Maryland Historical Trust.
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, and the Maryland Historical Trust series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1845.
Location. 39° 39.59′ N, 78° 55.864′ W. Marker is in Frostburg, Maryland, in Allegany County. It is at the intersection of West Main Street (Alternate U.S. 40) and Chestnut Street, on the right when traveling east on West Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or
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Regionally, this marker is in the Baltimore Metro Region and in Western Maryland. It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic, in Appalachia, and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Memorial Window (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Frostburg (approx. 0.2 miles away); In Memoriam (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named In Memoriam (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named In Memoriam (approx. 0.2 miles away); Frost Graves (approx. Ό mile away); a different marker also named Frostburg (approx. Ό mile away); Braddock Stone (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Frostburg.
Other markers no longer nearby. Frostburg (was approx. 0.2 miles away but has been replaced with
Credits. This page was last revised on March 30, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 30, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 19 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 30, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
