About this property
Mount Zion African Methodist Episcopal Church and Mount Zion Cemetery is a historic church and cemetery located at 172 Garwin Road in Woolwich Township, New Jersey, United States. The church was a stop on the Greenwich Line of the Underground Railroad through South Jersey operated by Harriet Tubman for 10 years. The church provided supplies and shelter to runaway slaves on their way to Canada from the South.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 01000768. It was listed on July 24, 2001.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Mount Zion African Methodist Episcopal Church and Mount Zion Cemetery listed on the National Register?
Mount Zion African Methodist Episcopal Church and Mount Zion Cemetery was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 24, 2001.
What type of historic resource is Mount Zion African Methodist Episcopal Church and Mount Zion Cemetery?
Mount Zion African Methodist Episcopal Church and Mount Zion Cemetery is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Mount Zion African Methodist Episcopal Church and Mount Zion Cemetery?
The period of significance for Mount Zion African Methodist Episcopal Church and Mount Zion Cemetery is recorded as the industrial era.
Can I research the history near Mount Zion African Methodist Episcopal Church and Mount Zion Cemetery?
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