Second Baptist Church Historical

Second Baptist Church Historical (HM1XO2)

Location: Detroit, MI 48226 Wayne County
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Country: United States of America
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N 42° 20.09', W 83° 2.575'

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Founded in 1836 by thirteen former slaves, the is the oldest black congregation in Michigan. From its beginnings the church has occupied a prominent place in Detroit's black community. In 1839 it established the city's first school for black children, and its first pastor, the Reverend William C. Monroe, was a noted anti-slavery activist. in 1843 he presided over the first State Convention of Colored Citizens, which met at the Second Baptist Church. Delegates demanded the right to vote and an end to slavery. On January 6, 1863, Detroit's blacks celebrated the Emancipation Proclamation here. Located at this site since 1857, the church has expanded its facilities through the years.
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HM NumberHM1XO2
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Year Placed1975
Placed ByDetroit Historical Commission
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Date Added Thursday, April 6th, 2017 at 9:01am PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)17T E 331696 N 4688974
Decimal Degrees42.33483333, -83.04291667
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 42° 20.09', W 83° 2.575'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds42° 20' 5.4" N, 83° 2' 34.5" W
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Area Code(s)313, 586, 734, 248
Which side of the road?Marker is on the right when traveling South
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 441 Monroe Ave, Detroit MI 48226, US
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