The Nazrey African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church
Text from the plaque
In 1848, refugees from American slavery built this church by hand to serve Amherstburg's growing Black community. It is named for Bishop Nazery, who led many congregations, including this one, from the American-based AME Church Conference into the new Canadian-based British Methodist Episcopal Church. The denomination flourished until the late 19th century when many dwindling congregations consolidated and reunited with the AME Church. This evocative stone chapel speaks to the faith of the Underground Railroad refugees and to their commitment to build lives as free Canadians.
Transcribed from the marker, not summarised.
Find the place
The County of Essex
The Town of Amherstburg
At the North American Black Historical Museum
on the east side of King Street just south of Gore Street
N 42 06.080 W 83 06.364
Recorded June 2009. Check current access before visiting.
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