Wheat Street Baptist Church, Atlanta

Name: Wheat Street Baptist Church
Address: 359 Auburn Ave NE, Atlanta, 30312-1543, United States
Telephone: +1 404-659-4328

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Wheat Street Baptist Church is a historic black Baptist church located in the Sweet Auburn neighborhood of Atlanta, Georgia. Founded in 1869, the current building was constructed in 1921 and is located adjacent to the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park. The church is notable for the role it played in the Civil Rights Movement, especially under the leadership of William Holmes Borders, who served as pastor of the church from 1937 to 1988. ()

Completed: 1921 (103 years ago)Coordinates: 33°45'19"N, 84°22'33"W

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359 Auburn Ave NENortheast Atlanta (Sweet Auburn)Atlanta 30312-1543 United States

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+1 404-659-4328

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

Nearby attractions include: Oakland Cemetery, Ebenezer Baptist Church, Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site, Peachtree Center.

0.5 miSE
Margaret Mitchell, Cemetery, Historical place
Oakland Cemetery, Atlanta
14 min walk • Oakland Cemetery stands as a historical testament to the city of Atlanta, a place where the past is eternally etched into the landscape. This Victorian garden cemetery, founded in 1850, spans 48 acres and serves as the final resting place for many of Atlanta's most...
~460 ftE
Museum, Sacred and religious sites, Church
Ebenezer Baptist Church, Atlanta
3 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Atlanta, the Ebenezer Baptist Church is not only a place of worship but also a museum that bears witness to a pivotal chapter in American history. It is here that Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the iconic figure of the Civil Rights Movement...
~700 ftE
Museum, Park
Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site, Atlanta
4 min walk • The Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site is a poignant testament to the life and legacy of one of the most influential figures in American history. Located in the heart of Atlanta, Georgia, this museum and surrounding area honor the Civil Rights leader, Dr.
0.8 miNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Peachtree Center, Atlanta
20 min walk • Peachtree Center is a district located in Downtown Atlanta, Georgia. Most of the structures that make up the district were designed by Atlanta architect John C. Portman, Jr.
0.7 miW
Park
Woodruff Park, Atlanta
19 min walk • Woodruff Park, named for Robert W. Woodruff, is located in the heart of Downtown Atlanta, Georgia. The park's 6 acres are north of Edgewood Ave, between Peachtree Street NE and Park Place NE.
0.4 miW
Museum, History museum
APEX Museum, Atlanta
11 min walk • The APEX Museum is a museum of history presented from the black perspective. It is located on Auburn Avenue in the Sweet Auburn historic district of Atlanta, Georgia. The Apex Museum was founded in 1978 by Mr. Dan Moore.
0.6 miE
Park
BeltLine, Atlanta
17 min walk • The Atlanta BeltLine is a 22 miles open and planned loop of multi-use trail and light rail transit system on a former railway corridor around the core of Atlanta, Georgia.
0.7 miW
Park, Architecture
Hurt Building, Atlanta
17 min walk • The Hurt Building is an 18-story building located at 50 Hurt Plaza in Atlanta, Georgia with a unique triangular shape. One of the nation's earliest skyscrapers, the Hurt Building was built between 1913 and 1926, and was the initial home for the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta.
0.8 miW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Rialto Center for the Arts, Atlanta
21 min walk • The Rialto Center for the Arts is an 833-seat performing-arts venue owned and operated by Georgia State University and located in the heart of the Fairlie-Poplar district in downtown Atlanta, Georgia. The venue is home to the Rialto Series, an annual subscription series featuring national and international jazz, world music, and dance.
0.5 miSE
Monuments and statues
Confederate Obelisk, Atlanta
14 min walk • The Confederate Obelisk is a large Confederate monument located in the Oakland Cemetery of Atlanta, Georgia, United States. The structure, a tall obelisk located in the cemetery's Confederate section, was dedicated in 1874.
~960 ftNE
Museum, Historical and heritage tours, Cultural tours
Civil Rights Tour, Atlanta
5 min walk • The International Civil Rights Walk of Fame, is a historic promenade that honors activists involved in the Civil Rights Movement and other national and global civil rights activists. It was created in 2004, and is located at the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site in Atlanta.

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Which popular attractions are close to Wheat Street Baptist Church?

Nearby attractions include Ebenezer Baptist Church, Atlanta (3 min walk), Behold, Atlanta (3 min walk), Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site, Atlanta (4 min walk), Civil Rights Tour, Atlanta (5 min walk).

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

The nearest stations to Wheat Street Baptist Church:

Tram

King Historic District • Lines: Atlanta Streetcar (2 min walk)
Edgewood at Hillard • Lines: Atlanta Streetcar (2 min walk)

Metro

King Memorial • Lines: Blue, Green (10 min walk)
Georgia State • Lines: Blue, Green (18 min walk)

Bus

Village Smoke • Lines: Blue Route (36 min walk)