Sewickley in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
St. Matthews African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church
— Historic Landmark —
1912
Erected by Pittsburgh History and Landmarks Foundation.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. In addition, it is included in the African Methodist Episcopal Zion (AME Zion) Church, and the Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh History and Landmarks Foundation series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1912.
Location. 40° 32.416′ N, 80° 10.974′ W. Marker is in Sewickley, Pennsylvania, in Allegheny County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Thorn Street and Walnut Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Sewickley PA 15143, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Atwell-Christy House (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Sewickley Public Library (about 600 feet away); Flatiron Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); Depreciation Lands Survey (approx. 0.2 miles away); Old Sewickley Post Office (approx. ¼ mile away); The Presbyterian Church (approx. ¼ mile away); Capt. Frederick Way, Jr. (approx. ¼ mile away); Down The Ohio (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sewickley.
Also see . . . Sewickley Black History Tour: St. Matthew’s AME Zion Church. Pocket Sights website entry (Submitted on June 26, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Credits. This page was last revised on June 26, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 19, 2013, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 524 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 19, 2013, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.