Athens in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

First African Methodist Episcopal Church

— Athens African American Heritage Pathway —

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, April 21, 2026

1. First African Methodist Episcopal Church Marker

Inscription. Founded in 1805 as Pierce Chapel, First American Methodist Episcopal Church was originally located at the corner of Foundry and East Hancock. The church has played a vital role in the Athens-Clarke County community since its founding in 1865.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1865.

Location. 33° 57.652′ N, 83° 22.765′ W. Marker is in Athens, Georgia, in Athens-Clarke County. It is on North Hull Street north of West Dougherty Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 526 N Hull St, Athens GA 30601, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Classic City Area

and in the Piedmont.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Deep South.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once

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the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Louis H. Persley (within shouting distance of this marker); Hot Corner (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Presbyterian Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Morton Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); Dr. Moses Waddel (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Athens Double-Barrelled Cannon (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Flight in Georgia (approx. 0.2 miles away); Home of Joseph Henry Lumpkin (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Athens.

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, April 21, 2026

2. First African Methodist Episcopal Church Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 14, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 27, 2026, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 7 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 13, 2026, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.