Columbus in Muscogee County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
St. James AME Church
Photographed By David Seibert, April 30, 2011
1. St. James AME Church Marker
St. James African Methodist Episcopal Church was organized in 1863. The present church is built on land granted by act of the Georgia Legislature in 1873. It was erected in 1876 under the pastorate of Rev. Wesley J. Gaines, at a cost of $20,000. Rev. Gaines was the first pastor on record of the church. The graceful central tower and flanking turrets were added in 1886 during the ministry of Rev. L. L. Thomas. St. James AME Church ranks as the second oldest church of the domination in Georgia.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
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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
Photographed By David Seibert, April 30, 2011
2. St. James AME Church Marker
Photographed By David Seibert, April 30, 2011
3. St. James AME Church Marker
Photographed By David Seibert, April 30, 2011
4. St. James AME Church Marker
The marker is to the left of the church.
Photographed By David Seibert, April 30, 2011
5. St. James AME Church
Built in 1876, with the tower and turrets added in 1886.
Photographed By Keith Seymour, May 9, 2011
6. St. James AME Church
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 735 times since then and 77 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.
