First Bryan Baptist Church
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Historic First Bryan Baptist Church is an African-American church that was organized in Savannah, Georgia, by Andrew Bryan in 1788. 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.[2] The current sanctuary of First Bryan Baptist Church was constructed in 1873.
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First Bryan Baptist Church | |
Location | 575 W. Bryan Street, Savannah, Georgia |
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Coordinates | 32.08208°N 81.09906°W / 32.08208; -81.09906 |
Built | 1873 |
Architect | John B. Hogg |
Website | www.fbbcsav.org |
Part of | Savannah Historic District |
NRHP reference No. | 78000971[1] |
Added to NRHP | May 22, 1978 |
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