Saint John African Methodist Episcopal Church - Columbus, Georgia
N 32° 28.485 W 084° 59.156
16S E 689269 N 3594846
St. John A.M.E church, originally St. John Chapel, stands at 1516 5th. Avenue in Columbus, Georgia
Waymark Code: WM4QGK
Location: Georgia, United States
Date Posted: 09/20/2008
Views: 11
This one-story Victorian Gothic structure dates back to 1870. The cornerstone of the church indicates that the building was constructed in 1870, with the basement added in 1890. This suggested that the original wooden church was raised, a basement added, and then the entire structure bricked-in. St. John AME Church was originally named St. John Chapel and its congregation descended from that of St. James AME Church in Columbus. The congregation was forced to move to a new site when the historic structure was severely damaged by a tornado. The Faith Tabernacle Full Gospel Outreach Church bought St. John AME Church in 1993, committed to its restoration.
The church has been restored to its condition prior to the tornado strike and currently serves as the home of the Crown of Glory Outreach Ministries.
Most of this information was derived from the historic marker located at the front of the church as well as the cornerstone and other plaques mounted in the wall of the building.
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1870
Age of Church building determined by?: Cornerstone or plaque
If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: African Methodist Episcopal
If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Sunday
Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: 11:30 AM
Street address of Church:
1516 5th. Avenue
Columbus, Ga USA
31903
Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed
Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed
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