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Asbury UMC
Higgins Street, Easton |
Through the efforts of the church members, trustees and
Historic Easton this historic church will be preserved. The work is primarily funded by Maryland
African American Heritage Preservation Program. Work is being done under the
expert guidance of local architect Ward Bucher and Nakita Reed of Encore
Sustainable Design.
The Asbury congregation is quickly coming up on its 180th
anniversary. Renovations to its church building on Higgins Street will preserve
and restore the late 19th century features. Frederick Douglass dedicated this
building in 1878; the Asbury Methodist Episcopal
church community was active in Easton from before the time of his escape.
Carlene Phoenix is working diligently to secure much more of its written church
history.
Anything you know about the church or old photographs will
be gladly accepted.
Does anyone remember the round window on the tower before it
was broken??
If so, please contact us.
