St. James Holt Crossing Baptist Church - Montgomery, Alabama
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N 32° 21.148 W 086° 15.834
16S E 569262 N 3579743
Marker at the site of the St. James Baptist Church #2, also known as St. James Holt Crossing Baptist Church.
Waymark Code: WMDK56
Location: Alabama, United States
Date Posted: 01/23/2012
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Thorny1
Views: 10

This marker is located on the north side of Carter Hill Road, close to the intersection with Zelda Road. The church has moved to another location nearby. The current occupant on the site is a CVS Pharmacy.
Marker Name: Historic Site of St. James Holt Crossing Baptist Church

Marker Type: Urban

Addtional Information::
The text of the marker reads: Historic Site of St. James Holt Crossing Baptist Church On this site, the St. James Baptist Church #2, also known as St. James Holt Crossing Baptist Church, stood as the oldest Baptist church founded by African Americans in the City of Montgomery. Organized in 1875, the Church occupied two buildings on this property - one was relocated to make way for the railroad in 1908, and the second was relocated in 2004 as part of improvements to adjoining properties. The Church now resides east of Zelda Road on property formerly owned by the Alabama Masonic Lodge. The St. James Holt Crossing Baptist Church was originally founded by four members, including James Ashe whose descendants continue to play a role in its congregational affairs. Alabama Historical Association 2006


Date Dedicated / Placed: 2006

Marker Number: Not Listed

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