North Amityville in Suffolk County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Bethel A.M.E. Church
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, April 23, 2019
1. Bethel A.M.E. Church Marker
Bethel A.M.E. Church
Organized in 1815 by Black
and Native Americans of
Amityville
Erected 1989 by Babylon Historical Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Churches & Religion • Native Americans. In addition, it is included in the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1815.
Location. 40° 41.632′ N, 73° 24.692′ W. Marker is in North Amityville, New York, in Suffolk County. Marker is at the intersection of Albany Avenue and West Jefferson Street, on the left when traveling north on Albany Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Amityville NY 11701, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within one mile of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Ronek Park (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Bethel A.M.E. Church (approx. 0.4 miles away); Drive-In Theatre (approx. 0.4 miles away); Brunswick Home (approx. 0.8 miles away); Amityville Trolley Routes (approx. one mile away); Suffolk County (approx.
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Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, April 23, 2019
2. Bethel A.M.E. Church Marker - wide view
Credits. This page was last revised on May 1, 2019. It was originally submitted on May 1, 2019, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 222 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 1, 2019, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
