Downtown in Louisville in Jefferson County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

Second African Baptist Church

Photographed By Shane Oliver, July 3, 2021

1. Second African Baptist Church Marker

Inscription.

Second African Baptist Church, now Green Street Baptist Church, was formally organized here, Sept. 29, 1844. As was usual in the years of slavery, the founding members had the sponsorship of a protection committee, appointed by First Baptist Church (now Walnut Street). The first pastor was Elder George Wells, 1844-1850.

The church was more than a religious experience for African Americans. It was also a school, a social center, and a training ground in group cooperation. In 1848 the church relocated to Green Street (now Liberty) and took its current name in 1860. Church moved to its new edifice at 519 East Gray Street, September 29, 1930. Over.

Erected 1994 by Green Street Baptist Church, Kentucky Historical Society and Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 1949.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Churches & Religion.

Location. 38° 15.294′ N, 85° 45.112′ W. Marker is in Louisville, Kentucky, in Jefferson County. It is in Downtown. Marker is at the intersection of 1st. Street and Market Street on 1st. Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Louisville KY 40202, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. First Louisville Slugger Bat (within shouting

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distance of this marker); Slavery Laws In Old Kentucky / Site of Arterburn Brothers Slave Pens (within shouting distance of this marker); Louisville Water Company (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Birth of Truth In Advertising (about 500 feet away); Old Forester Distilling Co. (about 500 feet away); Slave Trading In Louisville / Garrison Slave Pen Site (about 600 feet away); The Galt House (about 600 feet away); The Discovery of the Ohio River (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Louisville.

Second African Baptist Church Marker Reverse image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Shane Oliver, July 3, 2021

2. Second African Baptist Church Marker Reverse

Photographed By Pat Filippone, February 27, 2017

3. Second African Baptist Church Marker

Photographed By Pat Filippone, February 27, 2017

4. Second African Baptist Church Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 23, 2017, by Pat Filippone of Stockton, California. This page has been viewed 633 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 31, 2021, by Shane Oliver of Richmond, Virginia. 3, 4. submitted on May 23, 2017, by Pat Filippone of Stockton, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.