Founded by the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church as the only school for black students in the area in the early 1900’s, Williams’ Temple eventually consolidated with another school in Booker City to form Miles College near Birmingham. The church property was secured in 1889 for worship, and deeds dated July 24, 1903 show that the same property, at the southeast intersection of East Front Street and Davis Avenue, was recorded in the name of Alabama College. According to its intact cornerstone, the present sanctuary was erected on the campus in 1909. Named for Bishop Robert S. Williams, it was the first established place of worship in the Thomasville area for blacks at the time. Later, in the 1920’s, the first public school was established for black students, and the 1930’s brought increased interest in public education. As educational responsibilities were released, the church made improvements to the structure: the steps were moved and a balcony was added. In 1962, a choir loft and offices were built, and the fellowship was added in 1986.