First African Missionary Baptist Church - Bainbridge, GA
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N 30° 54.602 W 084° 34.363
16R E 731973 N 3422156
The First African Missionary Baptist Church, circa 1904-1909, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on January 28, 2002.
Waymark Code: WMG3DK
Location: Georgia, United States
Date Posted: 01/07/2013
Published By:Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
Views: 1

The church was built in the Romanesque architectural style. The architect was Thomas H. Bynes. The red brick building has two front entrances, both with towers above them, at least one of which is a bell tower. According to the church's cornerstone, the building was begun in August 1904 under the pastorate of N.B. Williamson, D.D., and it was completed under the pastorate of J.B. Davis, D.D. in 1909.
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 08/01/1904

Age of Church building determined by?: Cornerstone or plaque

If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Baptist

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: 11:00 AM

Street address of Church:
515 Webster St
Bainbridge, GA USA
39817


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If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed

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