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Bellow's Spring Methodist Church

Historic site in Ellicott City, Maryland From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Bellow's Spring Methodist Church (also called Mt. Pisgah AME Church) is a historic church in Ellicott City, Howard County, Maryland.

BuiltEarly 19th century
Architectural style
Gothic Revival
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Bellow's Spring Methodist Church
Mt. Pisgah AME Church
Bellow's Spring Methodist Church (Mt. Pisgah AME Church) in 2026
Bellow's Spring Methodist Church is located in Maryland
Bellow's Spring Methodist Church
Location within Maryland
39°13′24″N 76°48′37″W
LocationEllicott City, Maryland
RegionHoward County, Maryland
History
BuiltEarly 19th century
Site notes
Architectural style
Gothic Revival
OwnerGyung Hyang Garden Presbyterian Church
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The church was built between Rufus Thompson's farm and Thomas Christian's farm (also known as Bellow's Spring Farm) in the African American community of Jonestown. In 1899 the building was relocated to its present location along Route 108, taking the name Mt. Pisgah AME Church in 1901.[1][2]

Bellow's Spring Methodist Church (foreground), Gyung Hyang Garden Presbyterian Church (background)

The 19th century church is dwarfed by the modern Gyung Hyang Garden Presbyterian Church constructed adjacent to the building.[citation needed]

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