About First African Baptist Church
First African Baptist Church is a Baptist Churches parish located at 2621 9TH, Tuscaloosa, AL, 35401. The First African Baptist Church parish office answers at +12057582833.
Where is First African Baptist Church located?
First African Baptist Church is located at 2621 9TH, Tuscaloosa, AL, 35401. The building sits at coordinates 33.22181, -87.58289, placing it in Tuscaloosa, AL 35401.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
The neighborhood around First African Baptist Church
The ZIP code 35401 area around First African Baptist Church is home to 39,168 residents with a median household income of $27,497 and a median age of 22.5 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 parishes 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 88001580, added to the Register on 1988-09-28.
Read the official NPS nomination for First African Baptist Church →
Questions and answers about First African Baptist Church
- What denomination is First African Baptist Church?
- This parish is part of the Baptist Churches tradition.
- Where is First African Baptist Church located?
- The parish is located at 2621 9TH, Tuscaloosa, AL, 35401.
- Is First African Baptist Church on the National Register of Historic Places?
- Yes — NRHP reference 88001580, added 1988-09-28.
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