St. Lawrence African Methodist Episcopal Church

St. Lawrence African Methodist Church was founded in 1881 and is older than the historic town itself, making it one of the oldest African American churches in the Central Florida area. It was named in honor of Lewis Lawrence of Maitland, who donated the land for the church. Since its original construction, the church has been rebuilt or renovated at least three times. Its interior currently houses eight one-of-a-kind paintings portraying Eatonville residents acknowledging the 23rd Psalm; these murals were painted and donated circa 1936 by Andre’ Smith, founder of the Maitland Research Studio.

Eatonville, Florida · United States