First African Baptist Church Saint Marys, Georgia

First — 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 →

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Quick Facts

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

Article Info

Page Title: First African Baptist Church
Date Published: October 8, 2013
Last Updated: September 29, 2023