Downtown in Baton Rouge in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Original Site of the First Methodist Church of Baton Rouge
Erected by City of Baton Rouge.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. In addition, it is included in the United Methodist Church Historic Sites series list. A significant historical date for this entry is January 25, 1834.
Location. 30° 27.033′ N, 91° 11.22′ W. Marker is in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in East Baton Rouge Parish. It is in Downtown. Marker is at the intersection of North 4th Street and Laurel Street, on the right when traveling north on North 4th Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Baton Rouge LA 70802, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Old Brad (a few steps from this marker); Morgan House Site (within shouting distance of this marker); Gras-Devall Plaza (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Congregation B'Nai Israel (about 400 feet away); St. Joseph Cathedral (about 400 feet away); Fort Sumter Saloon (about 400 feet away); Hilton Capitol Center (about 500 feet away); The Former Baptismal Fount (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Baton Rouge.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 21, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 7, 2015. This page has been viewed 390 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 7, 2015. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.