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
Inscription.
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.
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.
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. Marker is at or near this postal address: 405 Church Street, Columbia TN 38401, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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 231 times since then and 43 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.
