| St. Luke African Methodist Episcopal Church | |
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 The church in 2011 | |
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| General information | |
| Location | Ellicott City, Maryland |
| Coordinates | 39°16′07″N76°48′05″E / 39.268541°N 76.801416°E Coordinates: 39°16′07″N76°48′05″E / 39.268541°N 76.801416°E |
| Completed | 1889 |
| Height | |
| Roof | Shingle |
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The building was constructed in 1889. [1]
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