A limestone church on SW Topeka Boulevard, built in stages between 1908 and 1926 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2008.
At a glance
St. John African Methodist Episcopal Church stands at 701 SW Topeka Boulevard in Topeka, Kansas. The building was constructed from 1908 to 1926. It is made of square-cut native limestone. The church gained National Register of Historic Places status in 2008.
History
Construction of the church spanned eighteen years. Work proceeded in stages. These stages were completed in 1918, 1920, and 1926.
What you see
The building is built of square-cut native limestone. No architect is named in the historic record. The material is local, which ties the building to its immediate landscape.
Cultural significance
The church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2008. The listing recognizes its standing within Topeka’s built environment and its association with the African Methodist Episcopal congregation.
Key facts
- Country: United States
- City: Topeka, Kansas
- Address: 701 SW Topeka Boulevard
- Construction period: 1908–1926
- Listing: National Register of Historic Places, 2008
- Coordinates: 39.0517, -95.6797
Practical information & getting there
The church is located at 701 SW Topeka Boulevard in Topeka. You can reach it by car or on foot from the city center. The source material does not list visitor hours or an admission price.
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