Hackensack in Bergen County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Varick Memorial African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 19, 2008
1. Varick Memorial African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church Marker
First African American Church in Hackensack. Organized in 1864 as “Olive Branch Colored Mission Number Three of Hackensack.” First church was an old lime shed moved here in 1867. In 1917 current name was adopted in honor of the first Bishop of the A.M.E. Zion Church, Bishop James Varick. The present sanctuary built in 1919.
Sponsored by 125th Anniversary Church Committee. 1983
Erected 1983 by Bergen County Historical Society. (Marker Number 82.)
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 Zion (AME Zion) Church, and the New Jersey, Bergen County Historical Society series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1864.
Location. 40° 52.962′ N, 74° 2.909′ W. Marker is in Hackensack, New Jersey, in Bergen County. Marker is on Atlantic Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 120 Atlantic Street, Hackensack NJ 07601, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Archibald Campbell’s Tavern (approx. 0.3 miles away); Hackensack (approx. 0.3 miles away); Mansion House (approx. 0.3 miles away); First House in Hackensack
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Also see . . . Bergen County Historical Society. Society website homepage (Submitted on April 20, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 19, 2008
2. Church Marker on Atlantic Street
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 19, 2008
3. Varick A.M.E. Church
Credits. This page was last revised on January 6, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 20, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 2,388 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 20, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
