Saint Andrews African Methodist Episcopal Church (Sacramento, California)
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The Saint Andrews African Methodist Episcopal Church is an African Methodist Episcopal Church in Sacramento, California, founded in 1850. It was the first African American church in California[2] and the first AME Church on the West Coast of the United States.[3] It was originally located at 715 Seventh Street, which is marked by a historical plaque.[1] This church is still active, and is presently located at 2131 Eighth Street in Sacramento. It is listed as a California Historical Landmark (number 1013) since May 5, 1994.[1] It was formerly known as the Colored Methodist Episcopal Church and the Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church.
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St. Andrews A.M.E. Church | |
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Location | 2131 Eighth Street, Sacramento, Sacramento County, California, U.S. |
Coordinates | 38.584217°N 121.496033°W / 38.584217; -121.496033 |
Founded | 1850 |
Designated | May 5, 1994 |
Reference no. | 1013[1] |
Plaque location | 715 Seventh Street, Sacramento, Sacramento County, California, U.S. |
Founder | Daniel Blue |
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