National Register of Historic Places

Mother Bethel A.M.E. Church

Mother Bethel A.M.E. Church is a historic place in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on March 16, 1972, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 72001166.

Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PennsylvaniaListed March 16, 1972NRIS #72001166★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is Mother Bethel A.M.E. Church?

The Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church is a historic church and congregation which is located at 419 South 6th Street in Center City Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. The congregation, founded in 1794, is the oldest African Methodist Episcopal congregation in the nation.

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Listing details

Name
Mother Bethel A.M.E. Church
City
Philadelphia
County
Philadelphia County
Listed on the National Register
March 16, 1972
NRIS reference number
72001166
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
39.94324, -75.15186
When was Mother Bethel A.M.E. Church listed on the National Register?

Mother Bethel A.M.E. Church was added to the National Register of Historic Places on March 16, 1972.

Where is Mother Bethel A.M.E. Church located?

Mother Bethel A.M.E. Church is located in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania at approximately 39.94324, -75.15186. See the map above.

Is Mother Bethel A.M.E. Church a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Mother Bethel A.M.E. Church is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.