Bethel AME Church
National Register of Historic Places

Bethel AME Church

Reno, Washoe County, Nevada
Listed
June 11, 2001
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
01000587

About this property

Bethel AME Church is a historic African Methodist Episcopal church at 220 Bell Street in Reno, Nevada. It has served as a hub for Reno's African American community since it was built in 1910 for early black settlers. In addition to its role as a religious and community center, it functioned as a resource center for black divorce seekers who faced difficulties in a segregated city during the middle decades of the twentieth century. In the 1960s, during the American civil rights movement, the church provided a meeting place for the local chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) and other civil rights activists. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2001. In 1993, under the pastoral leadership of Reverend Carey G. Anderson, the congregation moved to 2655 N Rock Boulevard in Sparks, Nevada. The church continues to thrive in the community and has provided countless programs through the years.

Location

220 Bell St.
Reno, Washoe County, Nevada
39.52610, -119.82120

Categories

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Sources

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When was Bethel AME Church listed on the National Register?

Bethel AME Church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 11, 2001.

What type of historic resource is Bethel AME Church?

Bethel AME Church is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Bethel AME Church?

The period of significance for Bethel AME Church is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1910.

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