First African Baptist Church Saint Marys, Georgia

First African Baptist Church
Spiritual and Social Hub of the Settlement

The heart and soul of the community, this church was established in 1893 by the residents of Half Moon Bluff, a Freedmen Settlement on Cumberland Island. The current structure, built in
1937, replaced the original building and was moved east to the center of the Settlement creating a place for worship and social gatherings. TradingCardsNPS all photos of First African Baptist Church →
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Quick Facts

Go Historic ID
691908
Address
Candler Beach Road, Saint Marys, Georgia 31558
Coordinates
30.9237690° N, 81.4346880° W map · aerial
Date(s)
1893

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