Hanover Academy in Trenton in Mercer County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Mount Zion A.M.E. Church

Photographed By Gary Nigh, January 2008

1. Mount Zion A.M.E. Church Marker

Inscription.
A Bicentennial commemorative site recognizing America’s 200th year of liberty

Mount Zion A.M.E. Church
The Oldest Black Church in Trenton
Incorporated by slaves and freedmen 1811
Original edifice this site 1819
Member Founding Conference African Methodism

Trenton Bicentennial Committee

(Cornerstone)
Greater Mt. Zion A.M.E. Church.
Rt. Rev. D. Ward Nichols A.M.D.D. Bishop
Rev. J.L. Russ S.T.B. Presiding Elder
Rev. D.M. Owens, D.D. Pastor
Trustees.
John F. Shack
W. R. Cochran
Carl Conley
Carrie L. Hayes
Mariah Johnson
Charles Robinson
Harry Norman

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 1811.

Location. 40° 13.371′ N, 74° 45.757′ W. Marker is in Trenton, New Jersey, in Mercer County. It is in Hanover Academy. Marker is on Perry Street just west of North Montgomery Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 135 Perry Street, Trenton NJ 08618, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Town Hall and Jail (within shouting distance of this marker);

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George Clymer (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named George Clymer (about 500 feet away); Friends Meeting House (about 600 feet away); Mahlon Stacy (about 600 feet away); British Light Dragoons (about 600 feet away); Route Taken by Washington (approx. 0.2 miles away); Fitch’s Shop (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Trenton.

Mount Zion Cornerstone image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Gary Nigh, January 2008

2. Mount Zion Cornerstone

Tombstones in Front of Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Gary Nigh, January 2008

3. Tombstones in Front of Church

Mount Zion A.M.E. Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Gary Nigh, January 2008

4. Mount Zion A.M.E. Church

Interior of Mt. Zion Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Gary Nigh, January 2008

5. Interior of Mt. Zion Church

Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 24, 2008, by Gary Nigh of Trenton, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,224 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on January 24, 2008, by Gary Nigh of Trenton, New Jersey.