Description:
- Located in the area of Greektown, Michigan's oldest African-American church dates back to 1836. For its first 29 years, it was a key station on the Underground Railroad, sheltering some 5000 slaves in its basement during that time, as they moved towards freedom in Canada. Besides being a leading force in the abolitionist movement, the church was an early advocate of suffrage for African Americans and helped dozens of other local African American churches get organized. Now it is an important historical landmark, as well as a vibrant community center.
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- tel: +1 313 961 0920
- fax: +1 313 961 6157
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Address:
- 441 Monroe Street
- Detroit, MI 48226
Neighborhood:
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