Augusta in Richmond County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
The First Baptist Church
Photographed By Mike Stroud, July 2008
1. The First Baptist Church Marker
In March 1817, eight men and two women meeting in an Augusta home formed "The Baptist Praying Society of Augusta" - the forerunner of the First Baptist Church. Two months later the society was constituted a church under the leadership of the first minister, Wm. T. Brantley, this property was purchased in 1870. A church on this site was dedicated May 26, 1821. In 1845, after serious friction arose in the national Triennial Convention, 327 delegates from eight southern states and the District of Columbia met here to form the Southern Baptist Convention. This building was erected in 1902.Erected 1956 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 121-29.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Notable Events. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list. A significant historical month for this entry is March 1817.
Location. 33° 28.402′ N, 81° 57.999′ W. Marker is in Augusta, Georgia, in Richmond County. Marker is at the intersection of Greene Street and 8th Street
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. First Baptist Church Convention (within shouting distance of this marker); Samuel Hammond (within shouting distance of this marker); Two Early Augusta Churches (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Church Of The Most Holy Trinity (about 600 feet away); The Veterans of 1898-1902 (about 600 feet away); 4th Infantry (Ivy) Division (about 600 feet away); William Bartram Visited Augusta, 1773. (about 700 feet away); The Rotary Club of Augusta (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Augusta.
Photographed By Mike Stroud, 2008
2. The First Baptist Church Marker, along eastbound Greene St.
Photographed By Mike Stroud, July 26, 2008
3. The First Baptist Church
Credits. This page was last revised on December 2, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 11, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,718 times since then and 50 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 11, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
