Columbia in Maury County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Saint Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, September 19, 2020
1. Saint Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church Marker
Saint Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church was originally a group of black people who
held weekly meetings in the basement of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Early in 1840 they formed their own organization and erected their first church on the corner of Second and Garden streets on the bank of the Duck River. In 1867 these members organized into what is now Saint Paul A.M.E. Church under the direction of Rev. Gilbert Algee. In 1870 the first A.M.E. church in the county was built on the present lot and in 1888 became the first
county school for blacks. In 2000 the church was completely remodeled under the leadership
of Rev. Troy Merritt, Jr.Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Churches & Religion. In addition, it is included in the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1840.
Location. 35° 37.191′ N, 87° 2.244′ W. Marker is in Columbia, Tennessee, in Maury County. Marker is on North Frierson Street just south of Church Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Polk Family (approx. 0.2 miles away); Jane Knox Polk Chapter (approx. 0.2 miles away); Camille Leonie Herndon (approx. 0.2 miles away); Greenwood (approx. ¼ mile away); The Duck River and Columbia (approx. ¼ mile away); Riverside Bridge (approx. 0.3 miles away); James Knox Polk (approx. 0.3 miles away); Bethel House Hotel / The Princess Theatre (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Columbia.
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, September 19, 2020
2. Saint Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church Marker
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, September 19, 2020
3. Saint Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church Marker
Marker is behind hedge.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 20, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 20, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 168 times since then and 75 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 20, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
