St. James A.M.E. Church (Cape Girardeau, Missouri)

St. James A.M.E. Church is a historic African Methodist Episcopal congregation located in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Established in 1875, this one-story, stucco-covered brick building showcases a distinctive architectural style with a central square tower added in 1892. The church is notable for its historical significance as one of the last remaining urban African-American churches built during the Reconstruction Era. It was recognized for its cultural importance and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2014, making it a valuable site for both tourists and researchers interested in African American history and architecture.