Mount Zion A.M.E. Church

A Bicentennial commemorative site recognizing America’s 200th year of liberty

Mount Zion A.M.E. Church

The Oldest Black Church in Trenton

Incorporated by slaves and freedmen 1811

Original edifice this site 1819

Member Founding Conference African Methodism

Trenton Bicentennial Committee

(Cornerstone)

Greater Mt. Zion A.M.E. Church.

Rt. Rev. D. Ward Nichols A.M.D.D. Bishop

Rev. J.L. Russ S.T.B. Presiding Elder

Rev. D.M. Owens, D.D. Pastor

Trustees.

John F. Shack

W. R. Cochran

Carl Conley

Carrie L. Hayes

Mariah Johnson

Charles Robinson

Harry Norman

Marker is on Perry Street just west of North Montgomery Street, on the right when traveling east.

Courtesy hmdb.org

Credits and Sources:

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