First African Missionary Baptist Church - Bainbridge, GA
N 30° 54.602 W 084° 34.363
16R E 731973 N 3422156
The First African Missionary Baptist Church was added to the National Register of Historic Places on January 28, 2002.
Waymark Code: WMG36N
Location: Georgia, United States
Date Posted: 01/06/2013
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.
Street address:
515 Webster St
Bainbridge, GA USA
39817
County / Borough / Parish: Decatur County
Year listed: 2002
Historic (Areas of) Significance: Architecture; Ethnic Heritage - Black
Periods of significance: 1900-1924; 1925-1949; 1950-1974
Historic function: Religion
Current function: Religion
Privately owned?: yes
Primary Web Site: [Web Link]
Secondary Website 1: [Web Link]
Secondary Website 2: [Web Link]
Season start / Season finish: Not listed
Hours of operation: Not listed
National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed
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