Carlisle in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Bethel A.M.E. Church

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 20, 2009

1. Bethel A.M.E. Church Marker

Inscription. Among the earliest (c.1820) African American congregations located west of the Susquehanna River. The site of Underground Railroad activity. Abolitionists John Peck and John B. Vashon were members. A.M.E. national Bishops Daniel Payne and Wills Nazrey were associated with the church.

Erected 2009 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Abolition & Underground RR • African Americans • Churches & Religion • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church, and the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series lists.

Location. 40° 11.983′ N, 77° 11.164′ W. Marker is in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, in Cumberland County. Marker is on Pomfret Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 131 E Pomfret Street, Carlisle PA 17013, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Saint Katharine's Hall (a few steps from this marker); Saint Patrick Church & Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Patrick's Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Gen. William Irvine

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(about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Duncan-Stiles House (about 600 feet away); Gen. John Armstrong (about 600 feet away); Old Prison (about 700 feet away); World War Memorial (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Carlisle.

Additional keywords. African Methodist Episcopal

Bethel A.M.E. Church and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 20, 2009

2. Bethel A.M.E. Church and Marker

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

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, April 30, 2015

3. Bethel A.M.E. Church Cornerstone

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 28, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,467 times since then and 24 times this year. Last updated on March 16, 2011, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 28, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 3. submitted on May 1, 2015, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.