Star Hill AME Church facts for kids
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Star Hill AME Church
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Star Hill AME Church
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 Location in Delaware
Location in the United States
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| Location | 357 Voshell Mill-Star Hill Road, Camden, Delaware |
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| Area | 1.6 acres (0.65 ha) |
| Built | c. 1866 |
| Architectural style | Vernacular Gothic Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 94001389 |
| Added to NRHP | November 25, 1994 |
Star Hill AME Church, also known as Star of the East Church, is a very old and important church building. It is located near Camden, Delaware in Kent County, Delaware. This church is part of the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) faith. It also has a cemetery next to it.
The church was built around 1866. It is a one-story building with a special roof shape called a gable roof. The church looks like a style called Gothic Revival. It has a small bell tower on top of the roof. People believe that burials in the cemetery started when the church was founded in the 1860s. The oldest marked grave is from the early 1890s.
What is Star Hill AME Church?
Star Hill AME Church is a special place for the community of Star Hill. This community was one of the first places where African Americans settled in Kent County. The church has always been a central part of life there.
How the Church Started
Star Hill AME Church began in the 1860s. It was started by members from another nearby church called Zion African Methodist Episcopal Church. This means it was like a "daughter church" growing from an older one.
A Historic Landmark
Because of its long history and importance, Star Hill AME Church was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1994. This is a list of places in the United States that are important to history.
Star Hill Museum
Today, the church building is also home to the Star Hill Museum. This museum teaches visitors about the history of African Americans in Kent County. It has exhibits about important topics like slavery and the Underground Railroad. The Underground Railroad was a secret network that helped enslaved people find freedom.
