Wesley Union African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, Harrisburg

#48 among attractions in Harrisburg

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The Wesley Union African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church is an AME Zion Church of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. It was formally founded in 1829, starting with a log church building. As the congregation grew throughout the 19th century, the building was expanded until two brick church buildings were constructed in 1862 and 1898. For a period of time, the church operated a school for African American children. ()

Coordinates: 40°16'57"N, 76°53'37"W

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UptownHarrisburg United States

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Wesley Union African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Pennsylvania Farm Show, State Museum of Pennsylvania, Broad Street Market, Pennsylvania National Fire Museum.

0.6 miNE
Convention center, Sport venue, Sport
Pennsylvania Farm Show, Harrisburg
16 min walk • Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex & Expo Center, formerly known as State Farm Show Arena, is a large exhibition center and indoor arena in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. It is primarily used for concerts, agricultural exhibitions, the Pennsylvania Farm Show, and indoor football.
1.2 miS
Museum, History museum, Art museum
State Museum of Pennsylvania, Harrisburg
32 min walk • The State Museum of Pennsylvania is a non-profit museum at 300 North Street in downtown Harrisburg, run by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania through the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission to preserve and interpret the region's history and culture. It is a part of the Pennsylvania State Capitol Complex.
0.9 miS
Market, Shopping
Broad Street Market, Harrisburg
24 min walk • The Broad Street Market, opened in 1863, is located in the Midtown neighborhood of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania in the United States.
0.4 miS
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Pennsylvania National Fire Museum, Harrisburg
11 min walk • The Pennsylvania National Fire Museum is a museum devoted to fire fighter heritage in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States.
1 miS
Museum, Bars and clubs, Nightlife
Harrisburg Midtown Arts Center, Harrisburg
27 min walk • The Harrisburg Midtown Arts Center, alternatively the House of Music, Arts & Culture, is a multidisciplinary arts and cultural center located in Midtown Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
0.4 miSW
Museum, History museum, Vernacular architecture
Pennsylvania Governor's Residence, Harrisburg
12 min walk • The Pennsylvania Governor's Residence is the official residence of the governor of Pennsylvania, in the Uptown neighborhood of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The neo-Georgian residence was built from 1966 to 1968 and designed by George M. Ewing, heading an architectural firm in Philadelphia.
1 miS
Monuments and statues
Holocaust Memorial for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Harrisburg
26 min walk • The Holocaust Memorial for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is a Holocaust memorial at Front and Sayford Streets along Riverfront Park, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
1 miS
Park
Riverfront Park, Harrisburg
27 min walk • Riverfront Park is a public park in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania that spans beside the Susquehanna River. The park runs parallel to the Susquehanna River between the shoreline and Front Street, from Vaughn Street at the north to Paxton Street at the south.
1.1 miS
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
German Evangelical Zion Lutheran Church, Harrisburg
29 min walk • German Evangelical Zion Lutheran Church, now known as Tabernacle Baptist Church, is a historic Lutheran church at Capital and Herr Streets in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
0.7 miNW
Festival, Entertainment
Zembo Shrine, Harrisburg
17 min walk • The Zembo Shrine Building, also known as the Zembo Mosque, is a Masonic building located in the Uptown neighborhood of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. It is significant architecturally as an example of Moorish Revival architecture. Construction on the edifice was started in 1928, and opened the building in 1930.
1.1 miE
Park
Capital Area Greenbelt, Harrisburg
30 min walk • The Capital Area Greenbelt is a looping trail located in the area of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Wesley Union African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church?

Nearby attractions include Camp Curtin, Harrisburg (4 min walk), Uptown Harrisburg, Harrisburg (10 min walk), Kesher Israel Congregation, Harrisburg (10 min walk), Temple Ohev Sholom, Harrisburg (11 min walk).

How to get to Wesley Union African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to Wesley Union African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church:

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HACC Harrisburg Campus • Lines: 15N, 83N (24 min walk)