AME Zion leader Cartwright left mark on Albemarle area

AME Zion leader Cartwright left mark on Albemarle area

The N.C. Highway Marker on U.S. 64 southeast of Manteo reads, “Andrew Cartwright — Agent of the American Colonization Society in Liberia, founded the A.M.E. Zion churches in Albemarle area. His first church, 1865, near here.” Photo: N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources There’s a historic marker by the road as U.S. Highway 64 turns toward Manteo when approaching from the Outer Banks. “ANDREW CARTWRIGHT Agent of the American Colonizat…