| St. Stephens African Methodist Episcopal Church | |
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| General information | |
| Location | Elkridge, Maryland |
| Coordinates | 39°11′37″N76°46′43″E / 39.193516°N 76.778555°E Coordinates: 39°11′37″N76°46′43″E / 39.193516°N 76.778555°E |
| Completed | 1874 |
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| Roof | Shingle |
St. Stephens African Methodist Episcopal Church, is a historic African American church located at 7741 Mayfield Ave, Elkridge, Maryland.
The building was constructed in 1874. [1]
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