HOLTSTREET MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHURCH

MONTGOMERY, AL

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Holt Street Memorial Baptist Church is a historic African American church located in Montgomery, Alabama. It gained national attention in 1955 as the starting point for the Montgomery Bus Boycott, a pivotal event in the civil rights movement. The church was founded in 1913 and named in honor of a missionary, Mary Holt, who died in Africa. The current building was constructed in 1949 and is a simple brick structure with a tall steeple and stained glass windows.

Inside, the church has a traditional Baptist layout with a central pulpit and choir loft. The sanctuary can seat up to 800 people and features a pipe organ and piano. The church also has several classrooms and meeting spaces for various ministries and programs. In addition to its historical significance, Holt Street Memorial Baptist Church remains an active congregation with a focus on community outreach and social justice.

The church has been recognized with several awards and designations, including being listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974 and being designated a National Historic Landmark in 1976. Today, the church serves as a reminder of the bravery and determination of those who fought for civil rights and continues to inspire new generations to work towards equality and justice for all.

HOLTSTREET MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHURCH is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in MONTGOMERY AL. US MID #8400100379

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Southeastern (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia).

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HOLT STREET BAPTIST CHURCH HISTORICAL SOCIETY
1870 SOUTH COURT STREET
MONTGOMERY
AL
36104-5401

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HOLTSTREET MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHURCH Information

MID # 8400100379
Name HOLT STREET BAPTIST CHURCH HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Alternate Name HOLTSTREET MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHURCH
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Southeastern
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 631175393
NTEECC A80
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201112
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 32.354342, -86.308487
CODES FIPS State Code: 01
FIPS County Code: 101
US Census Tract: 001300
US Census Block: 1008