First Bryan Baptist Church, Savannah

Name: First Bryan Baptist Church
Address: 575 W Bryan St, Savannah, United States

#79 among attractions in Savannah

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Historic First Bryan Baptist Church is an African-American church that was organized in Savannah, Georgia, by Andrew Bryan in 1788. Considered to be the Mother Church of Black Baptist, the site was purchased in 1793 by Bryan, a former slave who had also purchased his freedom. The first structure was erected there in 1794. By 1800 the congregation was large enough to split: those at Bryan Street took the name of First African Baptist Church, and Second and Third African Baptist churches were also established. The current sanctuary of First Bryan Baptist Church was constructed in 1873. ()

Built: 1873 (151 years ago)Coordinates: 32°4'56"N, 81°5'57"W

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575 W Bryan StWestside (Yamacraw Village)Savannah United States

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First Bryan Baptist Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: African-American Monument, Savannah Civic Center, Georgia State Railroad Museum, Johnson Square.

0.5 miE
Monuments and statues
African-American Monument, Savannah
13 min walk • The African-American Monument is a public monument in Savannah, Georgia, United States, dedicated in 2002. Located near River Street along the city's waterfront with the Savannah River, the monument commemorates African Americans in the city and highlights the "invisible story of the Trans Atlantic slave trade".
0.4 miS
Convention center, Entertainment, Sport venue
Savannah Civic Center, Savannah
10 min walk • The Savannah Civic Center is a multi-purpose facility located in Savannah, Georgia, in Savannah Historic District. Built-in 1974, the facility consists of an arena, theatre, ballroom, and exhibit halls.
0.5 miSW
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Georgia State Railroad Museum, Savannah
12 min walk • The Georgia State Railroad Museum is a museum in Savannah, Georgia located at a historic Central of Georgia Railway site. It includes parts of the Central of Georgia Railway: Savannah Shops and Terminal Facilities National Historic Landmark District.
0.5 miE
Park
Johnson Square, Savannah
13 min walk • Johnson Square is one of the 22 squares of Savannah, Georgia, United States. Located in the first row of the city's five rows of squares, it was the first of the squares to be laid out, in 1733, and remains the largest of the 22. It is east of Ellis Square, west of Reynolds Square and north of Wright Square.
0.4 miSE
Park
Orleans Square, Savannah
12 min walk • Orleans Square is one of the 22 squares of Savannah, Georgia, United States. It is located in the third row of the city's five rows of squares, on Barnard Street and West McDonough Street, and was laid out in 1815, shortly after the event it commemorates: General Andrew...
~1070 ftE
Park
Franklin Square, Savannah
6 min walk • Franklin Square is one of the 22 squares of Savannah, Georgia, United States. It is located in the first row of the city's five rows of squares, at Montgomery Street and West St. Julian Street. It is west of Ellis Square in the northwestern corner of the city's grid of squares.
~1700 ftE
Park, Tourist information
Ellis Square, Savannah
9 min walk • Ellis Square is one of the 22 squares of Savannah, Georgia, United States. It is located in the first row of the city's five rows of squares, on Barnard Street and West St. Julian Street, and was one of the first four squares laid out. Today, it marks the western end of City Market.
~900 ftE
Church, Sacred and religious sites
First African Baptist Church, Savannah
5 min walk • First African Baptist Church, located in Savannah, Georgia, claims to be derived from the first black Baptist congregation in North America. While it was not officially organized until 1788, it grew from members who founded a congregation in 1773.
0.5 miSE
Park, Cafe
Wright Square, Savannah
13 min walk • Wright Square is one of the 22 squares of Savannah, Georgia, United States. It is located in the second row of the city's five rows of squares, on Bull Street and President Street, and was laid out in 1733 as one of the first four squares.
~1650 ftSE
Museum, Art gallery, Art museum
Telfair Museums, Savannah
8 min walk • Telfair Museums, in the historic district of Savannah, Georgia, was the first public art museum in the Southern United States.
0.5 miN
Bridge
Talmadge Memorial Bridge, Savannah
13 min walk • The Talmadge Memorial Bridge is a bridge in the United States spanning the Savannah River between downtown Savannah, Georgia and Hutchinson Island. It carries US 17/SR 404 Spur.

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Which popular attractions are close to First Bryan Baptist Church?

Nearby attractions include Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum, Savannah (4 min walk), First African Baptist Church, Savannah (5 min walk), Franklin Square, Savannah (6 min walk), City Market, Savannah (7 min walk).

How to get to First Bryan Baptist Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to First Bryan Baptist Church:

Bus

D • Lines: 28 (5 min walk)
C • Lines: 4 (5 min walk)

Tram

Stop • Lines: Rssc (16 min walk)