The Shiloh Baptist Church, located in Sacramento, California is a historic African American Baptist church built between 1958 and 1963. Designed by James C. Dodd, Sacramento's first African-American licensed architect and built primarily by Reverend Willie P. Cooke, pastor of Shiloh.[2] It served as the focal point for the African-American community of Sacramento's Oak Park neighborhood, and was constructed by the congregation.[2]
Shiloh Baptist Church | |
Location | 3552 7th Ave., Sacramento, California |
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Coordinates | 38°32′40.2″N 121°28′06.2″W / 38.544500°N 121.468389°W |
Area | 3.08 acres (1.25 ha) |
Built | 1958-1963 |
Architect | James C. Dodd |
Architectural style | Mid-century Modern |
NRHP reference No. | 12000376[1] |
Added to NRHP | July 3, 2012 |
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