Early Congregation
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flyingmoose
N 38° 12.029 W 084° 52.519
16S E 686042 N 4230193
Located in front of the AME Church.
Waymark Code: WM19Y6K
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 05/08/2024
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The A.M.E. Church was established in Frankfort, 1839, by Negroes before days of emancipation. First structure built on Lewis Street. Building and ground given by Mrs. Triplett, a white lady, to her servants, Benjamin Dunmore and Benjamin Hunley. In 1881, Rev. D. S. Bentley gave the name "St. John” to the A.M.E. Church. Present church built in 1893.
Marker Name: Early Congregation
Marker Location: City
Type of Marker: Building
Marker Number (for official markers): 1495
Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker:
Kentucky Historical Society & Kentucky Department of Highways
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