Anniston in Calhoun County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
Saint John United Methodist Church
— Anniston Civil Rights Trail —
In 1967, Saint John merged with West Florida and the North Alabama United Methodist Conference and became known as Saint John United Methodist Church.
The Church is a testament to the community's faith, strength, and commitment to equality.
The Alabama Register of Landmarks and Heritage added Saint John U.M.C. on December 1, 2016
Erected 2017 by City of Anniston Historic Trails Program. (Marker Number 10.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Churches & Religion • Civil Rights. In addition, it is included in the Anniston Civil Rights Trail, Alabama series list. A significant historical date for this entry is May 12, 1963.
Location. 33° 38.628′ N, 85° 49.381′ W. Marker is in Anniston, Alabama, in Calhoun County. Marker is at the intersection of East D Street and South Christine Avenue, on the left when traveling east on East D Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 329 East D St, Anniston AL 36207, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Southern Railway Station Attack (approx. 0.6 miles away); Trailways Attack (approx. 0.9 miles away); Anniston Memorial Hospital (approx. 0.9 miles away); Trailways Bus Station Attack (approx. 0.9 miles away); Calhoun County World War I Memorial (approx. 0.9 miles away); Grace Episcopal Church (approx. 0.9 miles away); 906 Noble Street (approx. 0.9 miles away); 910 Noble Street (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Anniston.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 17, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 26, 2020, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 366 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 26, 2020, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.