Columbus in Muscogee County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
St. James AME Church
Erected 1985 by The Historic Chattahoochee Commission, St. James AME Church, Mrs. Carlton B. Franklin & Fred D. Franklin, Jr., Families.
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 1863.
Location. 32° 27.922′ N, 84° 59.08′ W. Marker is in Columbus, Georgia, in Muscogee County. Marker is on Sixth Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Between 10th & 11th Streets. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1002 Sixth Avenue, Columbus GA 31901, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. “Columbus Stockade Blues” (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Ninth Street Branch YMCA (approx. 0.2 miles away); First African Baptist Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Temple Israel (approx. 0.2 miles away); Friendship Baptist Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Philip Trammell Shutze (approx. 0.2 miles away); Sixth Avenue Passenger Station (approx. ¼ mile away); Church of the Holy Family (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Columbus.
Regarding St. James AME Church. A history of the church is here: http://www.stjamesamecolumbus.org/aboutus.htm
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 5, 2011, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 836 times since then and 43 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on August 5, 2011, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 6. submitted on June 13, 2013, by Keith Seymour of Portland, Oregon. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.