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African Zoar Methodist Episcopal Church

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Founded here in 1794 by 15 men and three women from St. George's Church under the leadership of Rev. Harry Hosier, African Zoar Methodist Episcopal Church later became active in the Underground Railroad, moved to 12th and Melon Streets in 1883, and is the oldest Black congregation in United Methodism.
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