A.P. Williams Funeral Home

A.P. Williams Funeral Home, located in Columbia, South Carolina, is a historic site significant for its role in the African-American community. Built between 1893 and 1911, this two-story frame building originally served as a residence before becoming one of the first funeral homes catering to black customers in the area. The home features a distinctive hipped roof with gables and a charming columned porch. Notably, Archie Preston Williams, II, a prominent figure in the local black community, was associated with the establishment. In recognition of its historical importance, the funeral home was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2005, making it a notable destination for tourists and researchers interested in African-American history and architecture.