Salem in Salem County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Mt. Pisgah African Methodist Episcopal Church
Salem, New Jersey
Photographed By Carl Gordon Moore Jr., December 23, 2018
1. Mt. Pisgah African Methodist Episcopal Church Marker
has been designated a National Historic Landmark. This site possesses national significance in commemorating the history of the United States of America. Reuben Cuff founded this church in 1800. This present structure was built in 1878.
Rev. Wilfred D. Lewis, Pastor
Rev. Nathaniel Burgess, Presiding Elder
Rt. Rev. Philip R. Cousin, Sr., Presiding Bishop
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, and the National Historic Landmarks series lists.
Location. 39° 33.788′ N, 75° 27.636′ W. Marker is in Salem, New Jersey, in Salem County. Marker is on S. Yorke Street (County Route 658) 0.2 miles south of E. Broadway (New Jersey Route 49), on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 15 S Yorke Street, Salem NJ 08079, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Mt. Hope United Methodist Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Memorial Baptist Church (approx. 0.6 miles away); Salem Friends Meeting House (approx. 0.6 miles away); 196 East Broadway (approx. 0.6 miles away); 219 East Broadway
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Photographed By Carl Gordon Moore Jr., December 23, 2018
2. Mt. Pisgah African Methodist Episcopal Church
Credits. This page was last revised on July 27, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 24, 2018, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. This page has been viewed 344 times since then and 49 times this year. Last updated on December 25, 2018, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 24, 2018, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
