St. John's African Methodist Episcopal Church, Norfolk

Name: St. John's African Methodist Episcopal Church
Address: Norfolk, United States

#43 among attractions in Norfolk

Church, Romanesque architecture

St. John's African Methodist Episcopal Church

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St. John's African Methodist Episcopal Church, Norfolk

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St. John's AME Church is a historic congregation of the African Methodist Episcopal Church in Norfolk, Virginia, United States. Founded in 1840, it was the first African American Episcopal Church in Virginia. It moved to its present location on East Bute Street in what is now Downtown Norfolk in 1848. ()

Built: 1888 (136 years ago)Coordinates: 36°51'6"N, 76°16'58"W

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Downtown NorfolkNorfolk United States

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Day trips

St. John's African Methodist Episcopal Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Chrysler Museum of Art, MacArthur Center, Harbor Park, Waterside.

0.7 miNW
Fine works from Renaissance to Rothko
Chrysler Museum of Art, Norfolk
17 min walk • The Chrysler Museum of Art stands as a cultural beacon in Norfolk, Virginia, showcasing a diverse collection of artworks that span over 5,000 years of history. This distinguished institution is not just a highlight for art enthusiasts but a must-visit destination for...
~1860 ftSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
MacArthur Center, Norfolk
9 min walk • MacArthur Center is a shopping mall in Norfolk, Virginia, in the center of the Hampton Roads metropolitan area. Built by the Taubman Company, the mall is owned by Starwood Capital Group since October 2014.
0.6 miS
Sport venue, Sport, Sport complex
Harbor Park, Norfolk
17 min walk • Harbor Park is a stadium, used primarily for baseball, on the Elizabeth River, in downtown Norfolk, Virginia. Once rated the best minor league stadium by Baseball America, it is home to the Norfolk Tides Minor League Baseball team. The Tides are the Baltimore Orioles' Triple-A farm team and compete in the International League.
0.7 miSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Waterside, Norfolk
18 min walk • The Waterside, is a festival marketplace on the Elizabeth River in downtown Norfolk, Virginia, opened June 1, 1983. While the Waterside Annex was demolished May 16, 2016, the main portion was renovated and reopened as Waterside District in May 2017.
~1330 ftNW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Norfolk Scope, Norfolk
7 min walk • Norfolk Scope is a multi-function complex in Norfolk, Virginia, comprising an 11,000-person arena, a 2,500-person theater known as Chrysler Hall, a 10,000-square-foot exhibition hall and a 600-car parking garage.
0.4 miSW
Museum, History museum, Military museum
MacArthur Memorial, Norfolk
11 min walk • The MacArthur Memorial is a memorial, museum, and research center about the life of General Douglas MacArthur. It consists of three buildings on MacArthur Square in Norfolk, Virginia.
~1540 ftW
Neighbourhood, Beaux-Arts architecture, Italianate architecture
Downtown Norfolk, Norfolk
8 min walk • Downtown Norfolk serves as the traditional center of commerce, government, and culture in the Hampton Roads region. Norfolk, Virginia's downtown waterfront shipping and port activities historically played host to numerous and often noxious port and shipping-related uses.
~1870 ftSW
Church, Georgian architecture
St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Norfolk
10 min walk • Saint Paul's Episcopal Church is a historic church in Norfolk, Virginia, United States. The Nave of the current church was built in 1739 and is the sole colonial-era building which survived the various wars that Norfolk has witnessed.
0.5 miW
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Hunter House Victorian Museum, Norfolk
14 min walk • The Hunter House Victorian Museum in Norfolk, Virginia, United States is a house museum. The house was built in 1894 for the merchant and banker James Wilson Hunter, together with his wife Lizzie Ayer Barnes Hunter and their three children. It was designed and built by the Boston architect W.P.
0.4 miW
Universities and schools
Tidewater Community College, Norfolk
12 min walk • Tidewater Community College is a public community college in South Hampton Roads, Virginia, with campuses in Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk, and Virginia Beach.
0.6 miW
Neighbourhood, Victorian architecture, Greek Revival architecture
West Freemason Street Area Historic District, Norfolk
17 min walk • The West Freemason Street Area Historic District is a national historic district located at Norfolk, Virginia. It encompasses 48 contributing buildings in a primarily residential section on the western edge of the center city of Norfolk.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to St. John's African Methodist Episcopal Church?

Nearby attractions include First Baptist Church, Norfolk (3 min walk), Chrysler Hall, Norfolk (5 min walk), Willoughby-Baylor House, Norfolk (6 min walk), Freemason Street Baptist Church, Norfolk (6 min walk).

How to get to St. John's African Methodist Episcopal Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to St. John's African Methodist Episcopal Church:

Bus

Norfolk Downtown Transit Center (3 min walk)
Norfolk Greyhound Station (9 min walk)

Light rail

Monticello • Lines: Tide (9 min walk)
Civic Plaza • Lines: Tide (12 min walk)

Train

Norfolk (18 min walk)

Ferry

Waterside • Lines: Elizabeth River Ferry (19 min walk)
North Landing • Lines: Elizabeth River Ferry (30 min walk)