Wesley A.M.E. Zion Church

Wesley A.M.E. Zion Church is a Pennsylvania historical marker in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, dedicated 2020.

1500 Lombard St., Philadelphia

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Founded in 1820 and vital in the formation of the A.M.E. Zion denomination, "Big Wesley" hosted anti-slavery meetings at its first location. At this site since 1885, the church has been a leader in civil rights, equal employment, and social justice causes.

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Historical maps covering this location

1807 · Armees Americaine et Britannique en 1776 et 1777 dans le Maryland. (David Rumsey Map Collection, Stanford Libraries)
1826 · Philadelphia And Adjacent Country (David Rumsey Map Collection, Stanford Libraries)
1836 · Philadelphia. (David Rumsey Map Collection, Stanford Libraries)
1838 · Philadelphia. (David Rumsey Map Collection, Stanford Libraries)

Philadelphia And Adjacent Country, 1826, covering the location of Wesley A.M.E. Zion Church, with a pin at the marker's coordinates — Philadelphia And Adjacent Country, 1826, covering this location. David Rumsey Map Collection, Stanford Libraries. The pin is ours, placed from the marker's coordinates.

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Marker data: Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission via data.pa.gov

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Wesley AME Zion Church200 ft

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