Purvis Chapel Ame Zion Church
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Purvis Chapel AME Zion Church, located in Beaufort, NC, is recognized as the town's oldest black congregation, with roots dating back to the mid-1850s. Originally a meeting house for the white Methodist congregation, the church was transferred to the black members in 1854 and became affiliated with the African Methodist Episcopal Church in 1864.
The church's historic significance is underscored by its listing on the National Register of Historic Places and its receipt of the Kathryn Cloud Historical Preservation Award in 1998. Purvis Chapel's bell, cast in Glasgow, Scotland in 1797, adds to its architectural and cultural importance, making it a vital part of Beaufort's heritage.
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