National Register of Historic Places

First Bryan Baptist Church

Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia
Listed
May 21, 1978
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
78000971

About this property

First Bryan Baptist Church is a church organized in Savannah, Georgia by Andrew Bryan in 1788 for African-Americans. Considered to be the Mother Church of Black Baptists, the site was purchased in 1793 by Bryan, a former slave who had also purchased his freedom. The first structure was erected there in 1794. By 1800 the congregation was large enough to split: those at Bryan Street took the name of First African Baptist Church, and Second and Third African Baptist churches were also established. The current sanctuary of First Bryan Baptist Church was constructed in 1873.

Location

575 W. Bryan St.
Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia
32.08202, -81.09933

Categories

ARCHITECTURERELIGION
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Sources

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When was First Bryan Baptist Church listed on the National Register?

First Bryan Baptist Church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 21, 1978.

What type of historic resource is First Bryan Baptist Church?

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

What is the period of significance for First Bryan Baptist Church?

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

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