Amherstburg First Baptist Church Explained

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. Under the leadership of Reverend Binga Sr. the church was the Mother Church of the Amherstburg Regular Missionary Baptist Association.

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

See also

• Black church (about similar churches in the United States)

Notes and References

1. Web site: Amherstburg First Baptist Church National Historic Site of Canada . Parks Canada Directory of Federal Heritage Designations . . 19 February 2021 . en.
2. Web site: Binga Family - Amherstburg Freedom Museum.
3. News: Cross . Brian . Amherstburg church named a national historic site . 19 February 2021 . . 23 February 2013 . en-CA.