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| African Methodist Episcopal Church Photo:C.Ferguson |
Ian Beard - Mayor Town of Oro-Medonte
Dedicated to the memory of the Black pioneers who settled in
this area. The first settlers were soldiers of Captain Runchey’s “Company of
Coloured Men” who fought the Americans in the War of 1812.
The next wave of
settlers were the “Freemen” from the Northern U.S, they initially settled on
Wilberforce Street (line #1), worshipped in this church and were buried in this,
and nearby unmarked cemeteries.
It is with this highest esteem we acknowledge the challenge they
accepted, the contribution they made to the development of this community and their
unique spirituality.
Commemorating the 150th Anniversary of this Heritage Church 1849
– 1999.
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