Religion:First African Baptist Church (Beaufort, South Carolina)
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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
- ↑ "African American Heritage Sites Across the Lowcountry | South Carolina". January 16, 2020. https://southcarolinalowcountry.com/african-american-cultural-sites-across-the-lowcountry/.
- ↑ "Hallowed Ground: First African Baptist Church". https://discoversouthcarolina.com/articles/hallowed-ground-first-african-baptist-church.
- ↑ "First African Baptist Church, Beaufort". https://greenbookofsc.com/locations/first-african-baptist-church-beaufort/.
- ↑ "7-40 First African Baptist Church - South Carolina Historical Markers on Waymarking.com". https://www.waymarking.com/waymarks/wm11XG7_7_40_First_African_Baptist_Church.
- ↑ https://www.thestate.com/living/religion/article13938428.html The State website
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