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Sixteenth Street Baptist Church

Birmingham | Jefferson County

by 204 people

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Church, founded in 1873, is a significant part of Birmingham’s Civil Rights District. Renovated structure is site of infamous 1963 bombing that killed 4 young girls and brought world condemnation of racial violence. The tragedy was a major turning point in the civil rights protest in Birmingham and became a rallying cry for unity throughout the country.

Street Address:

1530 6th Ave. N
Birmingham, AL 35203

Mailing Address:

1530 6th Ave N
Birmingham, AL 35203-1806

Phone:

205-251-9402

Fax:

205-251-9811

Website URL:

www.16thstreetbaptist.org

operation schedule:

Open Tu–F 10–4, Sat. 10–1 and by appt.; groups by appt. only

Admission:

Admission charged

Payments:

Personal Checks
Travelers Checks

handicap accommodations:

elevators