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African Zoar Methodist Episcopal Church Historical Marker

African Zoar Methodist Episcopal Church Historical Marker. Image provided by Historical Society of Pennsylvania
Neighborhood
Northern Liberties
Related Story
African Zoar Methodist Episcopal Church
Street Address
N 4th St & Brown St
Creator Name
Doreen Skala
Date Created
February 11 2006
Description
Historical marker for African Zoar Methodist Episcopal Church. "Founded here in 1794 by 15 men and three women from St. George's Church, led by Rev. Harry Hosier. Zoar was active in the Underground Railroad and moved to 12th and Melon Streets in 1883. It is United Methodism's oldest Black congregation."
Contributing Institution
Historical Society of Pennsylvania
Collection
Historical Society of Pennsylvania: PhilaPlace Collection
Tags
Abolition, African American churches, African Americans, African Methodist Episcopal Church, Churches (buildings), Historical markers, James Forten, Methodists, Segregation, Underground Railroad, Zoar United Methodist Church
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