Allen Temple AME Church Cincinnati, Ohio
Introduction
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The Original Building

The Present Building

Backstory and Context
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During the Civil War, white residents were increasingly hostile to the church but members risked their own safety and security to provide shelter to former slaves that had escaped either from their former masters or from contraband camps.
In October 1870, five years after the Civil War, members of the congregation purchased the former Israel Synagogue (6th and Broadway) for the price of $25,000. The congregation grew steadily and in 1979 this location was selected for the new sanctuary and Family Life Center.
Cite This Entry
Kelty, Patrick and Clio Admin. "Allen Temple AME Church Cincinnati, Ohio." Clio: Your Guide to History. March 25, 2018. Accessed July 24, 2025. https://theclio.com/entry/9346