Bethel A.M.E. Church
Among the earliest (c.1820) African American congregations located west of the Susquehanna River. The site of Underground Railroad activity. Abolitionists John Peck and John B. Vashon were members. A.M.E. national Bishops Daniel Payne and Wills Nazrey were associated with the church.
Marker is on Pomfret Street, on the left when traveling east.
Courtesy hmdb.org
