Historical Marker

Harriet A. Baker

at church, 410 Union St., Allentown · Allentown · Lehigh

Inscription

This African-American evangelist opened a mission about 1900 at 738 North Penn Street, where she preached until her death. In 1914 her mission became the first home of St. James A.M.E. Zion Church, which was built at this location in 1936.

Location

Addressat church, 410 Union St., Allentown

CityAllentown

CountyLehigh

StatePennsylvania

Coordinates40.600968, -75.464422

Sources

Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission

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