Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church
Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church, Religious landmark in Springtown, United States.
The sandstone church building features a rectangular design with two stories and incorporates a belfry added in 1885 near the Cohansey River.
The congregation started in 1810 as the African Methodist Society in Greenwich Township and constructed the current building between 1838 and 1841.
The church represented a vital center for African American religious life, operating as a critical station on the Underground Railroad for people escaping slavery.
The structure stands as a testament to preservation initiatives, earning placement on the National Register of Historic Places in November 1999.
Richard Allen, a central figure in American Methodism, preached at this location, marking it as the earliest African Methodist Episcopal congregation in New Jersey.
Location: Cumberland County
Inception: 1840
Address: 1092 Sheppards Mill Rd, Greenwich, NJ 08323
GPS coordinates: 39.41444,-75.33472
Latest update: March 5, 2025 19:04
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