St. James AME Church, Gothic Revival church in New Orleans, United States.
St. James AME Church features pointed arches, ribbed vaults, and flying buttresses, exemplifying the Gothic Revival architectural style at 222 N. Roman Street.
Established in 1844, this church stands as the first African Methodist Episcopal congregation founded in the Deep South, receiving National Historic Place status in 1982.
The church maintains its position as a central gathering space for African American religious practices and community events in New Orleans.
Located at coordinates 29.960833, -90.078611, the church occupies 0.2 acres of land and operates under the leadership of Reverend Dr. Demetrese Phillips.
The architectural elements of the church, designed by Diboll & Owen in 1848, appeared in the 2012 film '21 Jump Street'.
Location: Louisiana
Architectural style: Gothic Revival
GPS coordinates: 29.96083,-90.07861
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:25
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