Anniston in Calhoun County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)

Parker Memorial Baptist Church

Photographed By Tim & Renda Carr, October 2, 2010

1. Parker Memorial Baptist Church Marker

Inscription. On July 3, 1887, a congregation of 45 people met at the Opera House on Noble Street to organize a new church. Originally called Second Baptist Church, the name soon was changed to Twelfth Street Baptist Church.

In 1889, it became Parker Memorial Baptist Church in memory of Mrs. Cornelia A. Parker, whose husband gave the money for a new building that was dedicated in March of 1891.

The mission was and continues to be “Ministering to the World…Beginning at Our Own Front Door.”

Erected 1997 by Alabama Historical Association.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. In addition, it is included in the Alabama Historical Association series list. A significant historical month for this entry is March 1891.

Location. 33° 39.611′ N, 85° 49.596′ W. Marker is in Anniston, Alabama, in Calhoun County. Marker is on Quintard Avenue (U.S. 431), on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1205 Quintard Avenue, Anniston AL 36201, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. “Spirit of the American Doughboy” (within shouting distance of this marker); Temple Beth El (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 1213 Noble Street (approx. 0.2 miles

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away); 1217 Noble Street (approx. 0.2 miles away); United States Federal Building - Courthouse (approx. 0.2 miles away); 1301 Noble Street (approx. 0.2 miles away); 1224 Noble Street (approx. 0.2 miles away); 1230 Noble Street (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Anniston.

Photographed By Tim & Renda Carr, October 2, 2010

2. Parker Memorial Baptist Church Marker

Parker Memorial Baptist Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Tim & Renda Carr, October 2, 2010

3. Parker Memorial Baptist Church

Parker Memorial Baptist Church Sanctuary Entrance image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Tim & Renda Carr, October 2, 2010

4. Parker Memorial Baptist Church Sanctuary Entrance

Photographed By Tim & Renda Carr, October 2, 2010

5. Parker Memorial Baptist Church Sanctuary Entrance

Photographed By Sandra Hughes, February 14, 2012

6. Parker Memorial Baptist Church

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 4, 2010, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. This page has been viewed 1,423 times since then and 43 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 4, 2010, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. 6. submitted on March 3, 2012, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.