Government Street Presbyterian Church, Mobile

Name: Government Street Presbyterian Church
Address: 300 Government St, Mobile, 36602-2618, United States
Telephone: +1 251-432-1749

#46 among attractions in Mobile

Church, Greek Revival architecture

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Government Street Presbyterian Church, Mobile

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Government Street Presbyterian Church in Mobile, Alabama is one of the oldest and least-altered Greek Revival church buildings in the United States. The architectural design is by James Gallier Sr. James H. Dakin, and Charles Dakin. The trio also designed Barton Academy, four blocks down Government Street to the west. Government Street Presbyterian reflects the influences of Ithiel Town, Minard Lafever, and Andrew Jackson Downing. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1992. ()

Built: 1836 (188 years ago)Coordinates: 30°41'21"N, 88°2'39"W

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300 Government StCentral Business DistrictMobile 36602-2618 United States

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+1 251-432-1749

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Government Street Presbyterian Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Fort Conde, Mobile Civic Center, Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, History Museum of Mobile.

~1350 ftE
Replica of a historic fort with exhibits
Fort Conde, Mobile
7 min walk • Fort Charlotte, Mobile is a partially-reconstructed 18th-century fort in Mobile, Alabama.
~1180 ftS
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Mobile Civic Center, Mobile
6 min walk • Mobile Civic Center is a multi-purpose facility located in Mobile, Alabama. Owned by the City of Mobile and operated by ASM Global, the facility consists of three venues: a theater, an expo hall, and an arena.
~570 ftNW
Church, Greek Revival architecture
Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, Mobile
3 min walk • The Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception is a cathedral serving Roman Catholics in the U.S. city of Mobile, Alabama. It is the seat of the Archbishop of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Mobile. The cathedral is named for Mary, mother of Jesus, under her title, Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception.
~1510 ftE
Museum, History museum
History Museum of Mobile, Mobile
8 min walk • Old City Hall, also known as the Southern Market, is a historic complex of adjoining buildings in Mobile, Alabama, that currently houses the History Museum of Mobile. The complex was built from 1855 to 1857 to serve as a city hall and as a marketplace.
~1350 ftE
Museum, Greek Revival architecture, History museum
Conde–Charlotte House, Mobile
7 min walk • The Conde–Charlotte House, also known as the Kirkbride House, is a historic house museum in Mobile, Alabama. The earliest section of the building, the rear kitchen wing, was built in 1822.
~1540 ftE
Museum, Science museum, Theater
Gulf Coast Exploreum Science Center, Mobile
8 min walk • The Gulf Coast Exploreum Science Center is a non-profit science center that promotes science learning through a variety of activities, including exhibits, IMAX films, demonstrations, workshops and teacher professional development.
~920 ftN
Theater, Concerts and shows, Cinema
Crescent Theater, Mobile
5 min walk • The Crescent Theater is a single-screen movie theater located in Mobile, Alabama. The theater mainly shows independent and arthouse cinema, though several mainstream films have been included.
~510 ftNW
Park, Sculpture
Cathedral Square, Mobile
3 min walk • Cathedral Square is a municipal park in Mobile, Alabama. It is bordered by the streets of North Claiborne, Dauphin, North Jackson, and Conti.
~480 ftN
Concerts and shows, Theater, Opera
Saenger Theatre, Mobile
3 min walk • The Saenger Theatre is a historic theater and contributing building to the Lower Dauphin Street Historic District in Mobile, Alabama. It was dedicated in January 1927. The Saenger Theatre is a Mobile landmark, known for its architecture and ties to local cultural history.
~1220 ftNE
Park
Bienville Square, Mobile
6 min walk • Bienville Square is a historic city park in the center of downtown Mobile, Alabama. Bienville Square was named for Mobile's founder, Jean-Baptiste Le Moyne, Sieur de Bienville.
~1200 ftE
Park
Mardi Gras Park, Mobile
6 min walk • Mardi Gras Park is a municipal park in downtown Mobile, Alabama, USA. The park is bounded by Government Street to the north, Royal Street to the east, Church Street to the south, and St. Emanuel Street to the west. The park opened in November 2016. It is located on the site of the old Mobile County Courthouse.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Government Street Presbyterian Church open?

Government Street Presbyterian Church is open:

Monday 8 am - 2 pm
Tuesday 8 am - 2 pm
Wednesday 8 am - 2 pm
Thursday 8 am - 2 pm
Friday 8 am - 12 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday 9 am - 12 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Government Street Presbyterian Church?

Nearby attractions include Mobile Carnival Museum, Mobile (2 min walk), Bishop Portier House, Mobile (2 min walk), Saenger Theatre, Mobile (3 min walk), Cathedral Square, Mobile (3 min walk).