About First African Baptist Church
First African Baptist Church is a Baptist Churches church located at 901 5TH AVENUE, Columbus, GA, 31901. You can reach First African Baptist Church at +17063233367.
First African Baptist Church (Columbus, Georgia)
First African Baptist Church is a Baptist church located in Columbus, Georgia. It is affiliated with the National Baptist Convention, USA.
Where is First African Baptist Church located?
First African Baptist Church is located at 901 5TH AVENUE, Columbus, GA, 31901. The building sits at coordinates 32.46302, -84.98630, placing it in Columbus, GA 31901.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
- Private parking 239 ft
- Public parking 984 ft
Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, Jun 1, 2026.
The neighborhood around First African Baptist Church
The ZIP code 31901 area around First African Baptist Church is home to 5,793 residents with a median household income of $39,865 and a median age of 39.0 years, according to the US Census Bureau's 2022 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 five-year estimates.
What to expect at a service at First African Baptist Church
Baptist churches emphasize Scripture, a clear gospel message, and music — and welcome visitors to observe freely.
- Services usually run 60–90 minutes: worship songs, a Bible-centered sermon, and an invitation to respond.
- Communion (called the Lord's Supper) is observed periodically, open to anyone who has professed faith in Christ.
- Dress is casual; families are welcomed and children are often part of the service.
Generalized notes for first-time visitors. Individual churches vary — when in doubt, ask a greeter at the door.
First African Baptist Church on the National Register of Historic Places
First African Baptist Church is listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places under reference 80001165, added to the Register on 1980-09-29.
Read the official NPS nomination for First African Baptist Church →
Churches sharing the architectural tradition of First African Baptist Church
5 other US churches in the Gothic Revival tradition are indexed in Churches List.
- Cathedral of Christ the King Atlanta, GA · est. 1939
- St. Francis of Assisi New York, NY · est. 1892
- Saint John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church New York City, NY · est. 1840
- Most Blessed Sacrament Detroit, MI · est. 1915
- Blessed Sacrament Church Seattle, WA
First African Baptist Church by the numbers
Questions and answers about First African Baptist Church
- What denomination is First African Baptist Church?
- This church is part of the Baptist Churches tradition.
- Where is First African Baptist Church located?
- First African Baptist Church is located at 901 5TH AVENUE, Columbus, GA, 31901.
- Is First African Baptist Church on the National Register of Historic Places?
- Yes — NRHP reference 80001165, added 1980-09-29.
- What is the architecture of First African Baptist Church?
- First African Baptist Church is a Gothic Revival building.
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