Bethel A.M.E. Church
Founded 1808 & known as the African Church. Chartered in 1818. Located nearby in early years, church was site of area's first school for colored children, 1831, & statewide civil rights convention, 1841. Congregation moved to Wylie Avenue, 1872; to Webster Avenue, 1959.
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Marker data: Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission via data.pa.gov
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