McGehee/Allendale in Montgomery in Montgomery County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)

Historic Site of St. James Holt Crossing Baptist Church

Photographed By Mark Hilton, January 19, 2014

1. Historic Site of St. James Holt Crossing Baptist Church Marker

Inscription. On this site, the St. James Baptist Church #2, also known as St. James Holt Crossing Baptist Church, stood as the oldest Baptist church founded by African Americans in the City of Montgomery. Organized in 1875, the Church occupied two buildings on this property—one was relocated to make way for the railroad in 1908, and the second was relocated in 2004 as part of improvements to adjoining properties. The Church now resides east of Zelda Road on property formerly owned by the Alabama Masonic Lodge. The St. James Holt Crossing Baptist Church was originally founded by four members, including James Ashe whose descendants continue to play a role in its congregational affairs.

Erected 2006 by the Alabama Historical Association.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Churches & Religion. In addition, it is included in the Alabama Historical Association series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1875.

Location. 32° 21.148′ N, 86° 15.835′ W. Marker is in Montgomery, Alabama, in Montgomery County. It is in McGehee/Allendale. Marker is at the intersection of Carter Hill Road and Zelda Road, on the right when traveling west on Carter Hill Road. Touch for map. Marker is

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at or near this postal address: 3190 Zelda Road, Montgomery AL 36106, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Remount Depot / Keyton Station (approx. 0.8 miles away); Ben F. Moore (approx. one mile away); Lincoln Cemetery / Rufus Payne, 1884-1939 (approx. 1.1 miles away); Hugh A. Carson (approx. 1.1 miles away); Montgomery County Vietnam War Memorial (approx. 1.1 miles away); Huntingdon College (approx. 1.2 miles away); First United Methodist Church (approx. 1.7 miles away); Fitzgerald Home (approx. 1.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Montgomery.

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Photographed By Mark Hilton, January 19, 2014

2. St. James Holt Crossing Baptist Church Marker Area

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3. St. James Holt Crossing Baptist Church New Location

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Photographed By Mark Hilton, January 19, 2014

4. St. James Holt Crossing Baptist Church Previous Location

Credits. This page was last revised on February 9, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 19, 2014, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 1,258 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 19, 2014, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.