Broad Street Methodist Episcopal Church South
Also known as: "Old" Broad Street Methodist Episcopal Church South
Why it's listed
Built in 1873 at 1323-1325 Broadway in Columbus, Georgia, this two-story brick building began as the sanctuary of the Broad Street Methodist Episcopal Church South. The congregation worshipped here until 1912, when it sold the property and moved to Third Avenue. From 1915 to 1931 the building housed The Columbus Ledger, one of the city's two daily newspapers, which added an upper floor and used the basement for press and carrier rooms. A local chapter of the Elks later used it. Architecturally, it has a rectangular plan, gable roof, common bond brick walls and a three-bay front, with two-story brick pilasters topped by corbelled caps supporting a brick entablature. A circa 1950 addition altered the first floor. The building is considered significant as the only Greek Revival church remaining in Columbus, as one of the oldest sanctuaries downtown, and as one of the oldest buildings on Broadway. It is now used as a business establishment and is in fair condition.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues it is one of the oldest surviving sanctuaries in downtown Columbus and housed one of the city's oldest congregations. It is also described as the only Greek Revival church standing in Columbus, with fine craftsmanship in its pilasters with corbelled brick capitals.
Machine-generated summary. This summary was generated by a language model from the official nomination document and has not been reviewed line by line by an editor. It may contain errors. Check the source document before relying on any detail. Source: nomination document (PDF) · National Archives catalog entry. NRHP reference 80001125, listed December 2, 1980. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 1323--1325 Broadway, Columbus |
|---|---|
| County | Muscogee County |
| Listed | December 2, 1980 |
| Reference number | 80001125 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Current use is a business establishment; condition described as fair. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 32.47143, -84.99353 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
Religious properties are listed for their architectural or historical significance, not their religious use. Listing is honorary and does not restrict the congregation's use of the building. The federal rehabilitation credit is generally unavailable unless part of the building is income-producing; some state programmes and preservation grants do cover religious buildings. Federal funding or permits trigger Section 106 review.
General information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change; confirm with your State Historic Preservation Office or a qualified adviser.
Sources and further reading
- National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places database (snapshot May 2026), reference 80001125.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q4971966
- This listing as JSON
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