St. Paul A.M.E. Church, Raleigh

Name: St. Paul A.M.E. Church
Address: 402 W Edenton St, Raleigh, 27603-1718, United States
Telephone: +1 919-832-2709

#46 among attractions in Raleigh

Church, Gothic Revival architecture

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The St. Paul A.M.E. Church is a historic American Gothic Revival style African Methodist Episcopal Church located in Raleigh, North Carolina. A red brick and frame structure built in 1884 by black masons, St. Paul's was the first independent congregation of African Americans in Raleigh and is the oldest African-American church in Wake County, North Carolina. Before the end of the Civil War, the future founders of St. Paul's had been slave members of the Edenton Street United Methodist Church. The members of the church began calling their congregation "St. Paul's" in 1848. The church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in November 1987 and is also a Raleigh Historic Landmark. ()

Built: 1884 (140 years ago)Coordinates: 35°46'54"N, 78°38'43"W

Address

402 W Edenton StNorth Central (Downtown Raleigh)Raleigh 27603-1718 United States

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+1 919-832-2709

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Day trips

St. Paul A.M.E. Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, North Carolina Museum of History, North Carolina State Capitol, City Market.

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Museum, History museum
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Music and shows, Nightlife, Theater
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to St. Paul A.M.E. Church?

Nearby attractions include Mount Hope Cemetery, Raleigh (4 min walk), Edenton Street United Methodist Church, Raleigh (5 min walk), Sacred Heart Cathedral, Raleigh (5 min walk), Raleigh Water Tower, Raleigh (5 min walk).

How to get to St. Paul A.M.E. Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to St. Paul A.M.E. Church:

Bus

Edenton Street & Harrington Street • Lines: 16, 4, 6 (1 min walk)
West St at Jones St • Lines: R-Line (2 min walk)

Train

Raleigh (9 min walk)