First African Baptist Church, Lexington

Name: First African Baptist Church
Address: Lexington, United States

#51 among attractions in Lexington

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First African Baptist Church is a historic church at 264-272 E. Short Street in Lexington, Kentucky. The congregation was founded c. 1790 by Peter Durrett and his wife, slaves who came to Kentucky with their master, Rev. Joseph Craig, in 1781 with "The Travelling Church" of Baptists from Spotsylvania, Virginia. ()

Built: 1856 (168 years ago)Architectural style: Renaissance revivalCoordinates: 38°2'38"N, 84°29'34"W

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Downtown LexingtonLexington United States

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

Nearby attractions include: Memorial Coliseum, Lexington History Center, Kentucky Theater, Living Arts and Science Center.

0.5 miSW
Sport venue, Sport, Sport complex
Memorial Coliseum, Lexington
14 min walk • Memorial Coliseum is an 8,500-seat multi-purpose arena in Lexington, Kentucky. The facility, which opened in 1950, is home to three women's teams at the University of Kentucky – basketball, volleyball, and gymnastics. Before Rupp Arena opened in 1976, it also housed the men's basketball team.
0.4 miNW
Museum, History museum
Lexington History Center, Lexington
10 min walk • The Lexington History Center once housed several independent history museums in downtown Lexington, Kentucky. It was located in the former Fayette County Courthouse until 2012 when the city closed the building for renovation.
~720 ftW
Nightlife, Theater, Concerts and shows
Kentucky Theater, Lexington
4 min walk • The Kentucky Theatre is a historic cinema in downtown Lexington, Kentucky, United States, that first opened in October 1922. The building is currently owned by the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government and leased to a non-profit that shows films and hosts concerts and events.
0.4 miNE
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Living Arts and Science Center, Lexington
11 min walk • The Living Arts & Science Center, formerly the George B. Kinkead House, is an art and education center housed in an historic mansion in Lexington, Kentucky. The building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It was donated to the center by the Kinkead family in 1981.
0.5 miNW
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Hunt-Morgan House, Lexington
12 min walk • The Hunt–Morgan House, historically known as Hopemont, is a Federal style residence in Lexington, Kentucky built in 1814 by John Wesley Hunt, the first millionaire west of the Alleghenies. The house is included in the Gratz Park Historic District. The Alexander T.
~1950 ftNW
Monuments and statues
John Hunt Morgan Memorial, Lexington
10 min walk • The John Hunt Morgan Memorial in Lexington, Kentucky, is a monument created during the Jim Crow era, as a tribute to Confederate General John Hunt Morgan, who was from Lexington and is buried in Lexington Cemetery.
0.4 miNW
Monuments and statues
John C. Breckinridge Memorial, Lexington
11 min walk • The John C. Breckinridge Memorial, originally on the courthouse lawn of Lexington, Kentucky, was placed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 17, 1997, as part of the Civil War Monuments of Kentucky MPS. It commemorates John C.
~1810 ftNW
Italianate architecture
Higgins Block, Lexington
9 min walk • The Higgins Block, also known as the Fayette Cigar Store, in Lexington, Kentucky, is a 3-story brick building designed by John McMurtry and constructed in 1872.
0.5 miNW
Opera, Concerts and shows, Theater
Lexington Opera House, Lexington
14 min walk • The Lexington Opera House is a theatre located at 401 West Short Street in downtown Lexington, Kentucky. Built in 1886, the Opera House replaced the former theatre, located on the corner of Main and Broadway, after fire destroyed it in January 1886.
~1370 ftNW
Park
Courthouse Plaza, Lexington
7 min walk • The United States Post Office and Court House is a courthouse of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky located in Lexington, Kentucky. Built in 1934, it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1999.
~1870 ftNW
Music venue, Nightlife
The Dame, Lexington
10 min walk • The Dame was a music hall in downtown Lexington, Kentucky, United States. The venue hosted live music seven nights a week from local, regional, and national headlining acts. Nick Sprouse and Cole Skinner served as talent buyers.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to First African Baptist Church?

Nearby attractions include World Trade Center Lexington, Lexington (2 min walk), Central Christian Church, Lexington (4 min walk), Lexington Public Library, Lexington (7 min walk), Lyric Theater & Cultural Arts Center, Lexington (7 min walk).

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

The nearest stations to First African Baptist Church:

Bus

Lextran Transit Center (6 min walk)
1686 - Transit Center High Street • Lines: 16 Southland Dr (6 min walk)