First African Baptist Church
First African Baptist Church, Protestant church in Franklin Square, Savannah, United States.
The First African Baptist Church exhibits traditional red brick walls, tall windows, and twin front entrances within a Greek Revival architectural design.
Founded in 1777 during the American Revolution, this congregation began when George Liele gathered enslaved individuals for worship in Savannah's plantations.
The church basement contains patterns in the floorboards that served as coded messages for the Underground Railroad system during the 1800s.
The building functions as both an active religious center and a museum, offering guided tours from Tuesday to Saturday between 11 AM and 2 PM.
The original wooden pews, marked with traditional African designs by enslaved craftsmen, remain in place on the main floor of the sanctuary.
Location: Savannah
Inception: 1777
Part of: Savannah Historic District
Address: 23 Montgomery Street, Savannah, GA 31401
Phone: +19122336597
Website: https://firstafricanbc.com
GPS coordinates: 32.08136,-81.09626
Latest update: May 11, 2025 19:40
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