St. James' A. M. E. Church, Newark

Name: St. James' A. M. E. Church
Address: 604 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Newark, United States

#60 among attractions in Newark

Church, Gothic Revival architecture

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St. James' A.M.E. Church is a historic church located at High and Court Streets in Newark, New Jersey. Built in 1850 by architect John Welch and dedicated in 1854, it was originally called the High Street Presbyterian Church until 1926, when it was briefly disbanded. It was re-established as Bethel AME Church before being renamed Saint James' AME Church. ()

Architectural style: English gothicSpire height: 100 ftCoordinates: 40°43'58"N, 74°10'50"W

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604 Martin Luther King Jr BlvdSpringfield - BelmontNewark United States

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

Nearby attractions include: Prudential Center, Bethany Baptist Church, Grace Church, Newark City Hall.

0.5 miE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
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Church
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~1860 ftSE
Church
Grace Church, Newark
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~1940 ftE
City hall
Newark City Hall, Newark
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~860 ftN
Monastery
Newark Abbey, Newark
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Concerts and shows, Performing arts, Theater
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St. Columba's Church, Newark
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~1720 ftNE
Monuments and statues
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Church, Gothic Revival architecture
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~1830 ftE
Monuments and statues
Statue of George Floyd, Newark
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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

Nearby attractions include Krueger Mansion, Newark (2 min walk), Newark Abbey, Newark (5 min walk), Central Ward, Newark (8 min walk), Essex County Courthouse, Newark (9 min walk).

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

The nearest stations to St. James' A. M. E. Church:

Bus

Broad St & Market St • Lines: 62 (13 min walk)
Newark Penn Bus Terminal (23 min walk)

Light rail

Washington Street • Lines: Nlr (13 min walk)
Military Park • Lines: Nlr (16 min walk)

Train

Newark Penn Station (23 min walk)
Newark Broad Street (29 min walk)

Metro

Newark Penn Station • Lines: Nwk–Wtc (23 min walk)