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African Meetinghouse

Boston, Massachusetts • Suffolk County

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About This Property

Source: AI GeneratedNational Historic Landmark

The African Meetinghouse, located in Boston, Massachusetts, is a historic building that served as a central gathering place for the city's free Black community. It stands as the oldest existing Black church building in the United States.

Property Information

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Category
Building
Acreage
0.5
Listed Date
10/7/1971
Other Names
First African Baptist Church;African Baptist Church Society;

Significance Details

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Area of Significance
Black; Architecture; Religion; Social History
Periods of Significance
1800 Ad - 1924 Ad
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Level - International
No
Level - National
Yes
Level - State
No
Level - Local
No
Level - Not Indicated
No

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