St. James AME Church, New Orleans

Name: St. James AME Church
Address: 222 N Roman St, New Orleans, 70112-3350, United States
Telephone: +1 504-586-8381

#147 among attractions in New Orleans

Church, Gothic Revival architecture

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Historic St. James AME Church is a historic church, affiliated with the African Methodist Episcopal Church, the oldest predominately African American denomination in the United States. The church is located at 222 N. Roman Street in New Orleans, Louisiana. Founded in 1844, Historic St. James is the first church of African Methodism established in the Deep South. The church's pastor is the Reverend Dr. Demetrese Phillips. ()

Built: 1848 (176 years ago)Architectural style: Gothic revivalCoordinates: 29°57'39"N, 90°4'43"W

Address

222 N Roman StMid-City New Orleans (Tulane - Gravier)New Orleans 70112-3350 United States

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+1 504-586-8381

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St. James AME Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Caesars Superdome, Saint Louis Cemetery, Hermann-Grima House, Louis Armstrong Park.

0.7 miS
Sport venue, Sport, Sport complex
Caesars Superdome, New Orleans
18 min walk • The Caesars Superdome, an architectural marvel and a centerpiece of New Orleans' skyline, stands as a testament to the city's love for sports and entertainment. This multi-purpose stadium, with its iconic domed structure, has been a hub of activity since its opening in...
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Burial site with above-ground tombs
Saint Louis Cemetery, New Orleans
12 min walk • Saint Louis Cemetery is the name of three Catholic cemeteries in New Orleans, Louisiana. Most of the graves are above-ground vaults constructed in the 18th and 19th centuries.
0.7 miE
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Hermann-Grima House, New Orleans
18 min walk • The Hermann–Grima House is a historic house museum in the French Quarter of New Orleans, Louisiana. The meticulously restored home reflects 19th century New Orleans. It is a handsome Federal-style mansion with courtyard garden, built in 1831. It has the only extant horse stable and 1830s open-hearth kitchen in the French Quarter.
0.6 miE
Park
Louis Armstrong Park, New Orleans
16 min walk • Louis Armstrong Park is a 32-acre park located in the Tremé neighborhood of New Orleans, Louisiana, just across Rampart Street from the French Quarter.
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Theater, Concerts and shows
Saenger Theatre, New Orleans
12 min walk • Saenger Theatre is an atmospheric theatre in downtown New Orleans, Louisiana, which is on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Historic space in Louis Armstrong Park
Congo Square, New Orleans
16 min walk • Congo Square is an open space, now within Louis Armstrong Park, which is located in the Tremé neighborhood of New Orleans, Louisiana, just across Rampart Street north of the French Quarter.
0.7 miS
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Champions Square, New Orleans
19 min walk • Champions Square is an outdoor festival plaza located adjacent to Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. It is known as the premier tailgating space for sports events held at the stadium and the nearby Smoothie King Center.
0.6 miE
Concerts and shows, Theater, Performing arts
Mahalia Jackson Theater of the Performing Arts, New Orleans
15 min walk • The Mahalia Jackson Theater of the Performing Arts is a theater located in Louis Armstrong Park in New Orleans, Louisiana. It was named after gospel singer Mahalia Jackson, who was born in New Orleans. The theater reopened in January 2009, after being closed since the landfall of Hurricane Katrina.
0.6 miSE
Theater, Concerts and shows
Orpheum Theater, New Orleans
15 min walk • The Orpheum Theater is a theater in the Central Business District of New Orleans, Louisiana. Also known as the RKO Orpheum, it was designed by G. Albert Lansburgh, built in 1918, and opened for vaudeville in 1921.
0.4 miN
Theater, Concerts and shows
Carver Theater, New Orleans
12 min walk • The Carver Theatre is a theater located in New Orleans, Louisiana. The theatre was originally built in 1950 and was used for concerts, plays, off-broadway shows, films, conventions, graduations, Mardi Gras balls, dance recitals, corporate events and private parties.
0.5 miSE
Theater
State Palace Theatre, New Orleans
13 min walk • State Palace Theatre is a performing arts venue located in downtown New Orleans, Louisiana. It is located at the uptown lake corner of Canal Street and Rampart Street. The Saenger Theater is directly opposite the State Palace on Canal Street.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to St. James AME Church?

Nearby attractions include Iberville Projects, New Orleans (8 min walk), Tulane/Gravier, New Orleans (10 min walk), Joy Theater, New Orleans (11 min walk), Saint Louis Cemetery, New Orleans (12 min walk).

How to get to St. James AME Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to St. James AME Church:

Tram

Canal at North Claiborne • Lines: 47, 48 (3 min walk)

Bus

FlixBus New Orleans • Lines: 2210, 2211, 2221 (11 min walk)
New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal (26 min walk)

Train

New Orleans (26 min walk)