Beulah Baptist Church, Alexandria

Name: Beulah Baptist Church
Address: 320 S Washington St, Alexandria, 22314-3628, United States
Telephone: +1 703-836-6554

#46 among attractions in Alexandria

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Beulah Baptist Church was established in 1863 in an African-American neighborhood in Alexandria, Virginia, United States. The church was also the first black church founded in Alexandria after occupation by Union troops in 1861. Rev. Clem Robinson, graduate of Ashmun Institute in Pennsylvania, heard the call to educate and preach to slaves that lived in or fled to areas occupied by Union troops, so he came to Alexandria, VA. With support from the American Baptist Free Mission Society of New York and the American Baptist Home Mission Society, he worked with his wife, with Miss Amanda Borden, and with Rev. George Washington Parker to found several schools for escaped slaves, including "The First Select Colored School," which served over 700 students in its first year. Their schools, which included a night school for adults and a Normal and Theological Institute for those with some education, preceded the federal schools, set up by the Freedman's Bureau, by many months. The Beulah Baptist Church was founded the next year, 1863, and remains a vital African American congregation to this day. Currently, it is under the able leadership of Rev. Prof. Quardricos B. Driskell ()

Built: 1863 (161 years ago)Coordinates: 38°48'7"N, 77°2'50"W

Address

320 S Washington StAlexandria (Old Town)Alexandria 22314-3628 United States

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+1 703-836-6554

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

Nearby attractions include: Torpedo Factory Art Center, Christ Church, Carlyle House, Gadsby's Tavern.

0.5 miNE
Museum, Art gallery, Shopping
Torpedo Factory Art Center, Alexandria
12 min walk • The Torpedo Factory Art Center is the former U.S. Naval Torpedo Station, a naval munitions factory on the banks of the Potomac River in Old Town, Alexandria, Virginia which was converted into an art center in 1974. The facility is located at 105 N.
~1420 ftN
Georgian architecture, Church, Sacred and religious sites
Christ Church, Alexandria
7 min walk • Christ Church is an Episcopal church located at 118 North Washington Street, with an entrance at 141 North Columbus Street, in Alexandria, Virginia.
~1930 ftNE
Museum, Georgian architecture, History museum
Carlyle House, Alexandria
10 min walk • Carlyle House is a historic mansion in Alexandria, Virginia, United States, built by Scottish merchant John Carlyle in 1751 to 1752 in the Georgian style. It is situated in the city's Old Town at 121 North Fairfax Street between Cameron and King Streets.
~1680 ftNE
Museum, Georgian architecture, History museum
Gadsby's Tavern, Alexandria
9 min walk • Gadsby's Tavern is a complex of historic buildings at 134 and 138 North Royal Street at the corner of Cameron Street in the Old Town district of Alexandria, Virginia.
~1760 ftNE
City hall, Georgian architecture
Alexandria City Hall, Alexandria
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~1550 ftNE
38°48'17"N • 77°2'35"W
Farmers Market, Alexandria
8 min walk • Market, Shopping, Farmer's market
0.5 miN
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Lee-Fendall House, Alexandria
13 min walk • The Lee–Fendall House is a historic house museum and garden located in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia at 614 Oronoco Street.
~1950 ftNE
Museum, Architecture, Greek Revival architecture
Athenaeum, Alexandria
10 min walk • The Athenaeum is a gallery of fine arts and a performance venue in Alexandria, Virginia, United States. It is also home to the Northern Virginia Fine Arts Association since 1964. The building is an important example of Greek Revival architecture.
~730 ftNE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Alexandria
4 min walk • St. Paul's Episcopal Church is an historic Episcopal church in the Anglican Communion located in the Old Town area of Alexandria, Virginia.
~1120 ftE
Georgian architecture, Church, Sacred and religious sites
Old Presbyterian Meeting House, Alexandria
6 min walk • The Old Presbyterian Meeting House is a Christian church located at located at 321 South Fairfax Street in the Old Town neighborhood of Alexandria, Virginia.
~890 ftW
Church, Sacred and religious sites, Historical place
Alfred Street Baptist Church, Alexandria
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Beulah Baptist Church?

Nearby attractions include The Little Theatre of Alexandria, Alexandria (2 min walk), Davis Chapel, Alexandria (3 min walk), Alexandria Historic District, Alexandria (3 min walk), Lyceum, Alexandria (4 min walk).

How to get to Beulah Baptist Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to Beulah Baptist Church:

Bus

Duke St + S Washington St • Lines: At5 (2 min walk)
S Washington St & Prince St • Lines: At5 (3 min walk)

Metro

King Street–Old Town • Lines: Bl, Yl (21 min walk)
Braddock Road • Lines: Bl, Yl (24 min walk)

Train

Alexandria (22 min walk)
Alexandria Union Station (22 min walk)