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Amherstburg First Baptist Church

Amherstburg First Baptist Church is a predominantly black church in Amherstburg, Ontario, Canada.[1] It was founded by Anthony Binga Sr. and other Amherstburg residents in 1838.[2] It was constructed in 1848–1849, and became a principal stop on the Underground Railroad.[1] Under the leadership of Reverend Binga Sr. the church was the Mother Church of the Amherstburg Regular Missionary Baptist Association.[2]

It was designated a National Historic Site of Canada in 2012.[3]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Amherstburg First Baptist Church National Historic Site of Canada". Parks Canada Directory of Federal Heritage Designations. Government of Canada. Retrieved 19 February 2021.
  2. 1 2 "Binga Family - Amherstburg Freedom Museum".
  3. ↑ Cross, Brian (23 February 2013). "Amherstburg church named a national historic site". Windsor Star. Retrieved 19 February 2021.


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