Historic 22nd Street South, St. Petersburg; credit Soul Of America
St. Petersburg Heritage Sites
Bethel AME Church
DESCRIPTION: Founded in 1894, it is the oldest and largest AME church in the city
SUNDAY WORSHIP: 10a
ADDRESS: 912 3rd Ave North, St. Petersburg, FL MAP
PHONE: 727-822-2089
WEBSITE: link
22nd Street Business District
DESCRIPTION: ThoughBlack life in the region began earlier, the 1920s are when buildings in this historic represented the hub of Black life in St. Petersburg during the Segregation Era. Among its landmarks included Jordan Elementary School, Mercy Hospital, Manhattan Casino and Royal Theater; the theater was renovated in 2003 to become a popular Boys & Girls Club and Cultural Center serving the community.
ADDRESS: 22nd Street between Central Ave and 18th Avenue South MAP
WEBSITE: http://www.discover22ndst.com
Bible Way Church of God in Christ
DESCRIPTION: A leading COGIC congregation in Tampa Bay.
SUNDAY WORSHIP: 11a
ADDRESS: 3774 19th Ave South, St. Petersburg, FL MAP
PHONE: 727-327-8344
WEBSITE: none
Pentecostal Temple Church of God in Christ
DESCRIPTION: Another popular COGIC congregation.
SUNDAY WORSHIP:
ADDRESS: 2230 22nd Street South, St. Petersburg, FL MAP
PHONE: 727-894-6764
WEBSITE: none
Greater Mt. Zion AME Church
DESCRIPTION: A leading St. Petersburg AME congregation.
SUNDAY WORSHIP: 10:30a
ADDRESS: 919 20th Street, St. Petersburg, FL MAP
PHONE: 813-894-1393
WEBSITE: http://www.greatermtzioname.org
