About First Bryan Baptist Church
First Bryan Baptist Church is a Baptist Churches church located at 575 WEST BRYAN STREET, Savannah, GA, 31401. You can reach First Bryan Baptist Church at +19122325526.
First Bryan Baptist Church
First Bryan Baptist Church is a church organized in Savannah, Georgia by Andrew Bryan in 1788 for African-Americans. Considered to be the Mother Church of Black Baptists, the site was purchased in 1793 by Bryan, a former slave who had also purchased his freedom. The first structure was erected there in 1794. By 1800 the congregation was large enough to split: those at Bryan Street took the name of First African Baptist Church, and Second and Third African Baptist churches were also established. The current sanctuary of First Bryan Baptist Church was constructed in 1873.
Where is First Bryan Baptist Church located?
First Bryan Baptist Church is located at 575 WEST BRYAN STREET, Savannah, GA, 31401. The building sits at coordinates 32.08210, -81.09905, placing it in Savannah, GA 31401.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
- Public parking 456 ft
- Public parking 561 ft
- Public parking 564 ft
- Public paid parking 604 ft
- Private parking 751 ft
- Órale Tacos + Tequila · mexican 797 ft
- Lulu's Chocolate Bar · dessert 837 ft
- Corleone's · italian 856 ft
- The Grey · southern 883 ft
- Boomy's · thai 919 ft
Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, Jun 1, 2026.
The neighborhood around First Bryan Baptist Church
The ZIP code 31401 area around First Bryan Baptist Church is home to 20,421 residents with a median household income of $49,881 and a median age of 28.0 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 Bryan 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 Bryan Baptist Church on the National Register of Historic Places
First Bryan Baptist Church is listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places under reference 78000971, added to the Register on 1978-05-22.
Read the official NPS nomination for First Bryan Baptist Church →
Your Sunday at First Bryan Baptist Church
Questions and answers about First Bryan Baptist Church
- What denomination is First Bryan Baptist Church?
- This church is part of the Baptist Churches tradition.
- Where is First Bryan Baptist Church located?
- First Bryan Baptist Church is located at 575 WEST BRYAN STREET, Savannah, GA, 31401.
- Is First Bryan Baptist Church on the National Register of Historic Places?
- Yes — NRHP reference 78000971, added 1978-05-22.
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