St. Paul A.M.E. Church
St. Paul A.M.E. Church, African Methodist Episcopal church at Park Avenue and Fifth Street, Columbia, United States.
The St. Paul A.M.E. Church building displays Gothic Revival and Romanesque Revival architectural elements with a distinctive brick exterior and arched windows.
Founded in 1867 in a blacksmith shop with 30 members, the congregation purchased the current location in 1890 for $10,000.
The church maintains weekly services and functions as a central gathering place for Columbia's African American community since the 19th century.
Sunday worship services take place at 11:00 AM at 501 Park Avenue, welcoming visitors to experience religious services in this historic structure.
The National Register of Historic Places recognized this church in 1980 for its architectural design and role in local African American history.
Location: Missouri
GPS coordinates: 38.95470,-92.33140
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:25
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