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African Zoar Methodist Episcopal Church Attraction Details
African Zoar Methodist Episcopal Church
http://www.gcah.org/Heritage_Landmarks/Zoar.htm
Founded here in 1794 by 15 men and three women from Saint George's Church, led by Reverend 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.

Address:
4th and Brown Streets
Philadelphia, PA 19106

Phone: 215-925-7788

Handicap Access? Y




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