Centenary Methodist Episcopal Church (Charleston, S.C.)

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Centenary Methodist Episcopal Church, an African American church, formed after the Civil War with the withdrawal of black members from Trinity United Methodist Church. In 1866, the congregation purchased its current building on Wentworth Street in Charleston, S.C.

From the description of Centenary Methodist Episcopal Church records, 1857-1978. (College of Charleston). WorldCat record id: 69404928

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creatorOf Centenary Methodist Episcopal Church (Charleston, S.C.). Centenary Methodist Episcopal Church records, 1857-1978. College of Charleston, Marlene and Nathan Addlestone Library
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associatedWith Epworth League (S.C.) corporateBody
associatedWith Grandison, C. N. person
associatedWith Jenkins Orphanage Institute (Charleston, S.C.) corporateBody
associatedWith Lawrence, W. H. person
associatedWith Trinity United Methodist Church (Charleston, S.C.) corporateBody
associatedWith Weston, W. O. person
Place Name Admin Code Country
South Carolina--Charleston
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African American churches
African American Methodists
African Americans
Church records and registers
Methodists
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Active 1857

Active 1978

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