Huntington in Suffolk County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Bethel A.M.E. Church

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, March 17, 2012

1. Bethel A.M.E. Church Marker

Inscription. Incorporated in 1843. Moved in 1845 to the building called “The Seminary” standing here at that time.

Erected 1986 by Town of Huntington Historian’s Office.

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 1843.

Location. 40° 52.706′ N, 73° 25.053′ W. Marker is in Huntington, New York, in Suffolk County. Marker 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.

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.

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Photographed By Bill Coughlin, March 17, 2012

2. Bethel A.M.E. Church Marker

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, March 17, 2012

3. Bethel A.M.E. Church Marker

The Bethel A.M.E. Church is visible in this photo behind the marker.

Markers in Huntington image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, March 17, 2012

4. Markers in Huntington

Two different markers are found at this location. The Bethel A.M.E. Church marker is seen on the right.

Bethel A.M.E. Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, March 17, 2012

5. Bethel A.M.E. Church

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 507 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on March 19, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.