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Cherry Street AME Church


category : Historic Churches
Declared the "Mother Church"of AME denomination in Alabama. State's oldest AME church. Originally organized as Colored Methodist Church in 1877.


Admission: Free
Hours: Driving tour; guides available upon request.
Address: 308 N. Cherry St.
Phone: 334-793-9664
Fax: 334-793-4400

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