Beale Street Baptist Church, Memphis

Name: Beale Street Baptist Church
Address: 379 Beale St, Memphis, 38103-3105, United States
Telephone: +1 901-522-9073

#23 among attractions in Memphis

Church, Historical place, Sacred and religious sites

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Beale Street Baptist Church, also known as, First Baptist Church or Beale Avenue Baptist Church, is a historic church on Beale Street, built by a congregation of freed slaves in Memphis, Tennessee. It was designed by the prominent Memphis architectural firm Jones & Baldwin, a partnership between Edward Culliatt Jones and Matthias Baldwin. Its foundation stone was laid in 1869, and it was constructed between 1871 and 1885. In the late 1880s, the church also housed the newspaper office of Ida B. Wells, the famous civil rights journalist. Over the years, Ulysses S. Grant and Teddy Roosevelt made visits to the church. ()

Coordinates: 35°8'21"N, 90°2'55"W

Address

379 Beale StDowntown Memphis (Beale Street)Memphis 38103-3105 United States

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+1 901-522-9073

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

Nearby attractions include: FedExForum, AutoZone Park, Pyramid Arena, Beale Street.

~640 ftSW
Sport venue, Sport
FedExForum, Memphis
4 min walk • FedExForum is a multi-purpose arena located in downtown Memphis, Tennessee. It is the home of the Memphis Grizzlies of the NBA and the NCAA Division I men's basketball program of the University of Memphis, both of whom previously played home games at the Memphis Pyramid.
~1290 ftN
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
AutoZone Park, Memphis
7 min walk • AutoZone Park is a Minor League Baseball stadium located in downtown Memphis, Tennessee, and is home to the Memphis Redbirds of the International League and Memphis 901 FC of the USL Championship.
1.2 miN
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Pyramid Arena, Memphis
30 min walk • The Memphis Pyramid, formerly known as the Great American Pyramid and the Pyramid Arena, is a building located in downtown Memphis, Tennessee, United States, at the banks of the Mississippi River.
~960 ftW
Entertainment district, Nightlife, Dancing
Beale Street, Memphis
5 min walk • Beale Street is a street in Downtown Memphis, Tennessee, which runs from the Mississippi River to East Street, a distance of approximately 1.8 miles. It is a significant location in the city's history, as well as in the history of blues music.
~840 ftW
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Memphis Rock 'n' Soul Museum, Memphis
5 min walk • The Memphis Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum is a music museum located at 191 Beale Street in Memphis, Tennessee. The museum tells the critical story of the musical pioneers who overcame racial and socio-economic obstacles to create the music that changed the cultural complexion of the world.
~1540 ftW
Museum, Specialty museum
Memphis Music Hall of Fame, Memphis
8 min walk • The Memphis Music Hall of Fame, located in Memphis, Tennessee, honors Memphis musicians for their lifetime achievements in music. The induction ceremony and concert is held each year in Memphis. Since its establishment in 2012, the Hall of Fame has inducted more than 48 individuals or groups.
~1980 ftNW
Museum, Art museum, Shopping centre
Belz Museum of Asian & Judaic Art, Memphis
10 min walk • The Belz Museum of Asian and Judaic Art is located at 119 South Main Street at the intersection of Gayoso Avenue in Memphis, Tennessee, USA. The museum was opened in 1998 as the Peabody Place Museum and in January 2007 it received its present name.
0.9 miN
Sport, Sport venue
Memphis Cook Convention Center, Memphis
24 min walk • The Renasant Convention Center is a convention complex located in downtown Memphis, Tennessee, United States. The building is East of the Mississippi River just south of Interstate 40. The building's raised exhibition space spans over North Front Street. It was formerly known as the Memphis Cook Convention Center.
0.4 miW
Theater, Architecture, Concerts and shows
Orpheum Theatre, Memphis
10 min walk • The Orpheum Theatre, a 2,308-seat venue listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is located in downtown Memphis, Tennessee, on the southwest corner of the intersection of South Main and Beale streets.
0.4 miNW
Museum, History museum, Historical place
The Cotton Museum, Memphis
12 min walk • The Cotton Museum, located in Memphis, Tennessee, U.S. is an historical and cultural museum that opened in March 2006 on the former trading floor of the Memphis Cotton Exchange at 65 Union Avenue in downtown Memphis.
0.5 miW
Neighbourhood
Downtown Memphis, Memphis
13 min walk • Downtown Memphis, Tennessee is the central business district of Memphis, Tennessee and is located along the Mississippi River between Interstate 40 to the north, Interstate 55 to the south and I-240 to the east, where it abuts Midtown Memphis.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Beale Street Baptist Church?

Nearby attractions include New Daisy Theatre, Memphis (3 min walk), Memphis Rock 'n' Soul Museum, Memphis (5 min walk), Beale Street, Memphis (5 min walk), A. Schwab's, Memphis (6 min walk).

How to get to Beale Street Baptist Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to Beale Street Baptist Church:

Tram

Third Street • Lines: MATA Trolley Madison Avenue Line (9 min walk)
Beale Street • Lines: MATA Trolley Main Street Line, MATA Trolley Riverfront Loop (10 min walk)

Train

Memphis Central Station (21 min walk)