Pilgrim Baptist Church, Saint Paul

Name: Pilgrim Baptist Church
Address: 732 Central Ave W, Saint Paul, 55104-4820, United States
Telephone: +1 651-227-3220

#79 among attractions in Saint Paul

Church, Romanesque architecture

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The Pilgrim Baptist Church located at 732 Central Avenue West in Saint Paul in the U.S. state of Minnesota is the building that houses the first Black Baptist congregation in Saint Paul. The congregation was founded on November 15, 1866, by Reverend Robert Hickman and a group of escaped slaves from Boone County, Missouri. They were smuggled up the Mississippi River on the steamer War Eagle with the help of Union Soldiers and the Underground Railroad. The current building, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, was built in 1928. ()

Built: 1928 (96 years ago)Architectural style: Romanesque architectureCoordinates: 44°57'10"N, 93°7'52"W

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732 Central Ave WSummit - UniversitySaint Paul 55104-4820 United States

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+1 651-227-3220

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

Nearby attractions include: James J. Hill House, Cathedral of Saint Paul, Unidale Mall, St. Columba Church.

1.2 miSE
Museum, History museum, Romanesque architecture
James J. Hill House, Saint Paul
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1.1 miE
Revered beaux arts landmark from 1915
Cathedral of Saint Paul, Saint Paul
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~1870 ftNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Unidale Mall, Saint Paul
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1.3 miNW
Church, Modernist architecture
St. Columba Church, Saint Paul
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1.1 miSE
Universities and schools
College of Visual Arts, Saint Paul
29 min walk • The College of Visual Arts in Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States, was a private, accredited, four-year college of art and design offering a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in fine arts, graphic design, illustration, and photography.
0.7 miSW
Concerts and shows, Theater, Concert hall
SteppingStone Theatre, Saint Paul
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1 miSW
Museum, History museum, Vernacular architecture
Minnesota Governor's Residence, Saint Paul
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1.5 miSW
Synagogue, Gothic Revival architecture
Mount Zion Temple, Saint Paul
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0.8 miS
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
House of Hope Presbyterian Church, Saint Paul
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0.6 miNE
Church, Neo-baroque architecture
Church of St. Agnes, Saint Paul
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0.7 miNW
44°57'43"N • 93°8'19"W
Frogtown Farm, Saint Paul
19 min walk • Park

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Pilgrim Baptist Church?

Nearby attractions include Rondo Neighborhood, Saint Paul (7 min walk), Woodland Park District, Saint Paul (14 min walk), Church of St. Agnes, Saint Paul (16 min walk), SteppingStone Theatre, Saint Paul (19 min walk).

How to get to Pilgrim Baptist Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to Pilgrim Baptist Church:

Light rail

Dale Street • Lines: 902 (8 min walk)
Victoria Street • Lines: 902 (9 min walk)

Bus

Dale St • Lines: 67, 67A, 67C (14 min walk)
Kent St • Lines: 67, 67A, 67C (15 min walk)