Mt Hebron Baptist Church

Mt. Hebron Baptist Church, established on July 19, 1891, in Irondale, Alabama, holds the distinction of being the oldest African American church in the city, which is famously associated with the novel and film "Fried Green Tomatoes." The church's current Mid-Century Traditional brick structure was built in 1955, reflecting the architectural trends of its time.

David R. Bains, a historian of religion and architecture, explores Mt. Hebron Baptist Church as part of his broader project on Birmingham churches and their historical significance. His work emphasizes the representation of African American religious spaces within the cultural landscape of both Birmingham and Washington D.C.

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