Madison in Morris County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Bethel A.M.E. Church

1885

Photographed by Don Morfe, December 9, 2015

1. Bethel A.M.E. Church Marker

Inscription. Earliest known black church in Madison. The African Union was deeded property 1850, succeeded by First African Methodist Episcopal Church at present site. Rebuilt 1905.

Erected 1979 by Morris County Heritage Commission.

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 1850.

Location. 40° 45.609′ N, 74° 24.772′ W. Marker is in Madison, New Jersey, in Morris County. It is on Central Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 53 Central Avenue, Madison NJ 07940, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in North Jersey

and in the New York City Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American Northeast

and in the Mid-Atlantic.

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: Lafayette’s Tour (approx. 0.2 miles away); James Madison (approx. 0.2 miles away); Former James Library (approx. 0.2 miles away); Sayre Homestead (approx. ¼ mile away); Bottle Hill Tavern (approx. 0.3 miles away); First Presbyterian Church of Chatham Township (approx. 0.4 miles away); Miller's Station (approx. 0.4 miles away); Mead Hall (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Madison.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Sayre House (was approx.

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¼ mile away but has been confirmed missing).

Photographed by Don Morfe, December 9, 2015

2. Bethel A.M.E. Church Marker

Bethel A.M.E. Church-full front view image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Don Morfe, December 9, 2015

3. Bethel A.M.E. Church-full front view

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

Photographed by Don Morfe, December 9, 2015

4. Bethel A.M.E. Church-Cornerstone

A.M.E.C. Built Aug 29, 1885-Rebuilt 1905

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on December 18, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 763 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 18, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.