First African Baptist Church (Beaufort, South Carolina)

First African Baptist Church is a church in Beaufort, South Carolina, that was built by freed slaves after the American Civil War. It is at 601 New Street.[1] Robert Smalls was a member of the congregation.[2] Rev. Arthur Waddell was one of its organizers.[3]

According to a historical marker at the church it is constructed in the Carpenter Gothic style.[4] The church ran a school. The church is part of the Beaufort Historic District.[5]

References

  1. ^ "African American Heritage Sites Across the Lowcountry | South Carolina". January 16, 2020 – via South Carolina Low Country.
  2. ^ "Hallowed Ground: First African Baptist Church". discoversouthcarolina.com.
  3. ^ "First African Baptist Church, Beaufort" – via Green Book of South Carolina.
  4. ^ "7-40 First African Baptist Church - South Carolina Historical Markers on Waymarking.com". www.waymarking.com – via warmarking.com.
  5. ^ https://www.thestate.com/living/religion/article13938428.html The State website

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