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Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church, Organized 1877 AL263 |
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 Picture Courtesy of Garry Thompson
 Picture Courtesy of Garry Thompson
The second black Baptist Church in Montgomery. First pastor was Rev. C. O. Boothe. Present structure built 1885. Designed by Pelham J. Anderson; built by William Watkins, a member of the congregation. Many prominent black citizens of Montgomery have been members. Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr., served as pastor (1954-1960). Montgomery bus boycott organized here December 2, 1955.
Alabama Historical Association - 1980
Dexter Avenue at Decatur Street Montgomery County Alabama
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