Huntington in Suffolk County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Bethel A.M.E. Church
Erected 1986 by Town of Huntington Historian’s Office.
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 series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1843.
Location. 40° 52.706′ N, 73° 25.053′ W. Marker is in Huntington, New York, in Suffolk County. It is on Park Avenue (County Route 35), on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 291 Park Avenue, Huntington NY 11743, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the New York City Metropolitan Area and on Long Island. It is also in the American Northeast, in the Mid-Atlantic, and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: St. John’s Episcopal Church (a few steps from this marker); North Meadow (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Constitution Oak (approx. ¼ mile away); Site of Grist Mill (approx. ¼ mile away); Huntington Village Green (approx. ¼ mile away); Ida Bunce Sammis (approx. ¼ mile away); Thomas Wickes (approx. ¼ mile away); Platt’s Tavern (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Huntington.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 16, 2020. It was originally submitted on March 19, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 717 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on March 19, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.




