Fisk Chapel, Historic chapel in Fair Haven, New Jersey, United States.
Description
Fisk Chapel is a brick building featuring Gothic-style elements including pointed arches and wooden decorative details, located on Cedar Avenue in Fair Haven. The structure takes a cruciform shape and sits on roughly one acre of land.
History
The building was constructed in 1882, shortly after the Civil War, to provide a religious space for a growing community. The chapel emerged during a period when Black communities in New Jersey were seeking independence and self-determination.
Culture
The chapel served as a gathering place where the local community came together for worship and spiritual life. It remains a symbol of how this community organized its religious practices and values.
Practical
The building sits in a quiet residential area and is easily reached via Cedar Avenue. Visitors should note that this is a protected historic site, so it is wise to check ahead about visiting hours and access options.
Did you know?
The chapel is also known as A.M.E. Bethel Chapel and received recognition on both the National and New Jersey Registers of Historic Places. This dual designation underscores its importance as one of the few surviving religious buildings from this period in the region.
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