⛪ St Matthew's Anglican Church Nassau

About This Sacred Site

St Matthew's Anglican Church is one of the oldest places of worship in the Bahamas, with a heritage stretching back to the late 17th century. The church played a vital role in the spiritual life of both free and enslaved Bahamians. Its historic graveyard contains some of Nassau's most important colonial-era monuments.

Key Facts

• •One of the oldest church congregations in the Bahamas, established in the late 1600s
• •The present stone building dates to the early 19th century
• •Played a significant role in the spiritual lives of enslaved and freed Africans
• •The churchyard contains historically significant graves from colonial times
• •Located on Shirley Street in the historic center of Nassau

Location

Coordinates: 25.0764, -77.3449