First African Baptist Church, Savannah

Name: First African Baptist Church
Address: 23 Montgomery St, Savannah, 31401-2429, United States
Telephone: +1 912-233-0636

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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. Its claim of "first" is contested by the Silver Bluff Baptist Church, Aiken County, South Carolina, and the First Baptist Church of Petersburg, Virginia, whose congregation officially organized in 1774. ()

Coordinates: 32°4'53"N, 81°5'47"W

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23 Montgomery StDowntown Savannah (North Historic District)Savannah 31401-2429 United States

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+1 912-233-0636

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

Nearby attractions include: African-American Monument, Savannah Civic Center, Christ Church, Johnson Square.

~1680 ftE
Monuments and statues
African-American Monument, Savannah
9 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".
~1690 ftS
Convention center, Entertainment, Sport venue
Savannah Civic Center, Savannah
9 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.
~1840 ftE
Church
Christ Church, Savannah
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~1610 ftE
Park
Johnson Square, Savannah
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~1840 ftS
Park
Orleans Square, Savannah
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~190 ftSE
Park
Franklin Square, Savannah
1 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.
~1910 ftSE
Church
Lutheran Church of the Ascension, Savannah
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~790 ftE
Park, Tourist information
Ellis Square, Savannah
4 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.
~1750 ftSE
Park, Cafe
Wright Square, Savannah
9 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.
0.4 miE
Nightlife, Restaurant
The Olde Pink House, Savannah
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~960 ftS
Museum, Art gallery, Art museum
Telfair Museums, Savannah
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Which popular attractions are close to First African Baptist Church?

Nearby attractions include Franklin Square, Savannah (1 min walk), Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum, Savannah (2 min walk), City Market, Savannah (2 min walk), A.T.Hun Art Gallery, Savannah (2 min walk).

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

The nearest stations to First African Baptist Church:

Tram

Stop • Lines: Rssc (12 min walk)

Bus

G • Lines: 17 (6 min walk)
F • Lines: 29 (6 min walk)