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Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church County and Mill Streets |
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Initiated in 1822, this first church was built in 1842, but destroyed by fire in the 1850’s. After rebuilding, the church remained on Kempton Street until 1973 when it was purchased and demolished by the Redevelopment Authority. It is now housed in the former Christian Science Church building. The New England Conference was formed in this church. Several pastors of this church have become Bishops in this Sect. In the basement of this church is a mural depicting the history of the A.M.E. Church in America. |
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Second Baptist Church Middle Street |
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This church was organized in 1844, after a number of members withdrew from the Third Christian Church, formerly the African Christian Church. Many outstanding African-Americans made up this church. The first pastor was Reverend Thomas U. Allen, Reverend William Jackson of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, became pastor in 1851 and then again in 1855-1858 when he and 90 members withdrew to form the Salem Baptist Church. This church closed in 1895, to join with Salem to become Union Baptist Church. This is the oldest African-American Church building in the area. |
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African Methodist Episcopal Church Plaque Kempton Street |
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Original site of the First Church, built in 1842. |
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William H. Carney Memorial Homestead 128 Mill Street |
William
H. Carney Lodge #200
159 Mill Street |
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Built in 1850, this home was occupied by the Carney’s until 1939 when his daughter Clara, a music teacher, died. The home was then bought by the present owners, the Martha Briggs Educational Club, Inc. Mr. Carney, who died in 1908, was buried from this house after an elaborate funeral which was attended by local, state, and national figures. This house is also believed to have been used during the " underground railroad" when Mr. Carney’s in-laws, the Williams, lived there. William H. Carney Lodge #200 Founded in 1915. Improved Benevolent Protective Order Elks of the World site includes Medal of Honor Plaque for Sergeant William H. Carney CMH at Cedar and Mill Streets. |
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House of Prayer For All People Kempton and Ash Streets |
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This Church was organized and built by Bishop Charles M. Grace. Born in the Cape Verde Islands, Bishop Grace came to New Bedford in 1903. He was lovingly known as Sweet Daddy Grace. Bishop Grace built several churches throughout the country. Before his untimely death in 1960, his church membership was believed to be over 3 million. The former church on this site was built in 1951and demolished in 1994 to make way for this new structure. Bishop Grace’s funeral from this church was the largest funeral ever held in New Bedford. Thousands came from all over the country to view his remains. The present structure was built in 1995 by Bishop C. Madison successor to the Late Bishop W. McCollough and was paid for in cash. Inside the church, its written history can be read on the stained glass windows. |
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