About Wheat Street Baptist Church
Wheat Street Baptist Church is a Baptist Churches Baptist church in Atlanta, Georgia located at 359 Auburn Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30312. Wheat Street Baptist Church was founded in August 1921. As of April 2026, Wheat Street Baptist Church holds a 4.7-star rating across 51 Google reviews. The Wheat Street Baptist Church parish office answers at +14046594328.
heat Street Baptist Church is a historic black Baptist church located in the Sweet Auburn neighborhood of Atlanta, Georgia. Founded in 1869, the current building was constructed in 1921 and is located adjacent to the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park.
Wheat Street Baptist Church
Wheat Street Baptist Church is a historic black Baptist church located in the Sweet Auburn neighborhood of Atlanta, Georgia. Founded in 1869, the current building was constructed in 1921 and is located adjacent to the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park. The church is notable for the role it played in the Civil Rights Movement, especially under the leadership of William Holmes Borders, who served as pastor of the church from 1937 to 1988.
Where is Wheat Street Baptist Church located?
Wheat Street Baptist Church is located at 359 Auburn Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30312. The building sits at coordinates 33.75531, -84.37575, placing it in Atlanta, GA 30312.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
- Private parking 177 ft
- Public parking 269 ft
- Public parking 315 ft
- Public parking 440 ft
- Public parking 505 ft
- King Historic District · MARTA 259 ft
- Edgewood at Hillard · MARTA 387 ft
- Bus stop 866 ft
- Dobbs Plaza · MARTA 935 ft
- Foxx Jamaican · jamaican 328 ft
- Black Sheep Tavern · american 420 ft
- CAFE + VELO · coffee_shop 459 ft
- Thelma's Kitchen 627 ft
- Esco Seafood · seafood 961 ft
Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, Apr 23, 2026.
The neighborhood around Wheat Street Baptist Church
The ZIP code 30312 area around Wheat Street Baptist Church is home to 26,263 residents with a median household income of $70,540 and a median age of 32.1 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 Wheat Street 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.
Churches founded the same year as Wheat Street Baptist Church
5 other churches with a documented founding year of 1931 are indexed in Churches List.
- Jackson Memorial Baptist Church Atlanta, GA
- Friendship Baptist Church Atlanta, GA
- Friendship Baptist Church Atlanta, GA
- First Baptist Church Mesquite, NV
- Mc Coy Memorial Baptist Church Los Angeles, CA
Your Sunday at Wheat Street Baptist Church
Wheat Street Baptist Church by the numbers
Questions and answers about Wheat Street Baptist Church
- What denomination is Wheat Street Baptist Church?
- This parish is part of the Baptist Churches tradition.
- Where is Wheat Street Baptist Church located?
- The parish is located at 359 Auburn Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30312.
- When was Wheat Street Baptist Church founded?
- Founded in August 1921.
- How do visitors rate Wheat Street Baptist Church?
- 4.7 out of 5 stars, based on 51 Google reviews.
- Is Wheat Street Baptist Church the official parish listing?
- This listing is compiled from public Google Business data and has not yet been claimed by the parish. If you represent Wheat Street Baptist Church, you can claim the listing to edit hours, photos, and announcements.
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