Parramore in Orlando in Orange County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

Mount Pleasant Baptist Church

701 West South Street

Photographed by Tim Fillmon, April 11, 2017

1. Mount Pleasant Baptist Church Marker

Inscription. This African American church was organized in 1919 and met in various locations, including a bush arbor constructed of poles covered with branches. In 1921, land was purchased at this corner for a permanent structure, which was completed in 1924. Skilled craftsmen who were members of the church handmade the rusticated concrete blocks used to construct the exterior walls of the Gothic Style church. The Mount Pleasant Baptist congregation worshipped here until 1980. This is the oldest African American church building in the city.

Erected by The Orlando Community Redevelopment Agency.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1924.

Location. 28° 32.303′ N, 81° 23.345′ W. Marker is in Orlando, Florida, in Orange County. It is in Parramore. It is at the intersection of West South Street and South Parramore Avenue, on the right when traveling west on West South Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 701 West South Street, Orlando FL 32805, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

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this marker is in Central Florida.

It is also in the American South.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Hankins Building (a few steps from this marker); The Lynching of Arthur Henry / Racial Violence in America (approx. 0.2 miles away); Wells' Built Hotel (approx. ¼ mile away); Original Jones High School / Callahan Elementary School (approx. 0.4 miles away); Carver Court Public Housing Complex (approx. half a mile away); a different marker also named Carver Court Public Housing Complex (approx. half a mile away); Bumby Hardware (approx. half a mile away); 1885 Bell (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Orlando.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Holden-Parramore Historic District (was approx. ¼ mile away but has

Photographed by Tim Fillmon, April 11, 2017

2. Mount Pleasant Baptist Church & Marker

been confirmed missing).

Also see . . . Mount Pleasant Baptist Church. (Submitted on December 20, 2021, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)

Credits. This page was last revised on July 28, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 22, 2017, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. This page has been viewed 699 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 22, 2017, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.