Black History in Florida, St. James C.M.E. Church
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Black History in Florida, St. James C.M.E. Church
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Text
Description
A document outlining the history of St. James C.M.E. Church in relation to African American Heritage and History in Florida. St. James is one of the oldest African American congregations in Florida, and was officially recognized in 1870. John G. Riley is quoted in the document, as he was a member and trustee of the church, as well as served as church historian. He later wrote a history of the church in 1947 at the age of 90.
Genre
Reference works
Language
English
Place
Tallahassee (Fla.)
Physical Description
1 page
Identifier
JGRCMA-BCC-B005-F023
Topics
African American churches
Historic churches
Christian Methodist Episcopal Church
Church history
Church buildings
Physical Location
Black Churches Collection, John G. Riley House Archives, Tallahassee Community College Library, Tallahassee, Florida.