Mount Zion A.M.E. Church, Cradle of Freedom in Florida

Posted on July 22, 2022 | 1 Comment

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The story of Mount Zion African Methodist Episcopal Church won’t walk a straight line. It’s a story comprised of stories, of a black congregation that walked right out of the Civil War and purchased this hallowed ground. It’s the stories of its members, from Senator Joseph E. Lee to Dr. LeMorris Prier to Sollie Mitchell, who died just before his 104th birthday in March. It’s the history of tragedy and triumph, one of the cradles of freedom in Florida.

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One response to “Mount Zion A.M.E. Church, Cradle of Freedom in Florida”

  1. tedphillip1934 | July 22, 2022 at 4:10 pm |

    What a great contribution to the history of Jacksonville.
    Tim, you are a real master of the history of our city.

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