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First African Baptist Church (Columbus, Georgia)

Coordinates: 32°27′46″N 84°59′12″W / 32.46278°N 84.98667°W / 32.46278; -84.98667
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First African Baptist Church
First African Baptist Church
First African Baptist Church (Columbus, Georgia) is located in Georgia
First African Baptist Church (Columbus, Georgia)
First African Baptist Church (Columbus, Georgia) is located in the United States
First African Baptist Church (Columbus, Georgia)
Location901 5th Ave., Columbus, Georgia
Coordinates32°27′46″N 84°59′12″W / 32.46278°N 84.98667°W / 32.46278; -84.98667
Arealess than one acre
Built1915
Architectural styleGothic Revival
MPSColumbus MRA
NRHP reference No.80001165[1]
Added to NRHPSeptember 29, 1980

First African Baptist Church is a Baptist church located in Columbus, Georgia. It is affiliated with the National Baptist Convention, USA.

It was built in 1915 and added to the National Register in 1980. The First Baptist Church of Columbus was key in the construction.

It is featured on the Black Heritage Trail.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
  2. ^ "Black Heritage History National Recreation Trail Columbus Georgia". greatercolumbusga.com. Archived from the original on July 19, 2011. Retrieved July 30, 2011.