National Register of Historic Places

First African Baptist Church Parsonage

Columbus, Muscogee County, Georgia
Listed
September 28, 1980
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
80001166

About this property

The First African Baptist Church Parsonage in Columbus, Georgia is a historic church parsonage at 911 5th Avenue. It is a one-story Victorian cottage with Eastlake trim that was built in 1915–16. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. In 1916 it was the residence of Rev. J. Henry Smith, pastor of the First African Baptist Church. It was home of Rev. Jacob T. Brown in 1918 and was the home of Rev. Broadus H. Hogan in 1918. Both were pastors of the church. It was listed on the National Register along with other historic properties identified in a large survey.

Location

911 5th Ave.
Columbus, Muscogee County, Georgia
32.46320, -84.98648

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When was First African Baptist Church Parsonage listed on the National Register?

First African Baptist Church Parsonage was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 28, 1980.

What type of historic resource is First African Baptist Church Parsonage?

First African Baptist Church Parsonage is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

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The period of significance for First African Baptist Church Parsonage is recorded as the industrial era.

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