John Wesley A.M.E. Zion Church, Pittsburgh

Name: John Wesley A.M.E. Zion Church
Address: 594 Herron Ave, Pittsburgh, 15219-4623, United States
Telephone: +1 412-621-7930

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John Wesley A.M.E. Zion Church is a historic African American church in the Hill District of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The church, which is one of Pittsburgh's oldest African American faith-based organizations, was founded in 1836 following a series of prayer meetings and preaching services. ()

Built: 1894 (130 years ago)Coordinates: 40°27'4"N, 79°57'53"W

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594 Herron AveCentral Pittsburgh (Upper Hill)Pittsburgh 15219-4623 United States

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+1 412-621-7930

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John Wesley A.M.E. Zion Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Which popular attractions are close to John Wesley A.M.E. Zion Church?

Nearby attractions include Tuberculosis Hospital of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh (7 min walk), Polish Hill, Pittsburgh (10 min walk), Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Pittsburgh (11 min walk), Hill District, Pittsburgh (13 min walk).

How to get to John Wesley A.M.E. Zion Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to John Wesley A.M.E. Zion Church:

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Herron Station (15 min walk)
N Craig St at Centre • Lines: 54C (18 min walk)