Reidsville in Rockingham County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

First Baptist Church

Historical Marker

Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, July 4, 2019

1. First Baptist Church Marker

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The First Baptist Church was established in 1874 and is the oldest African-American congregation in the city of Reidsville. The Gothic revival-style architectural building was located at 401 South Scales Street adjacent to this site. The building was added to the "National Register of Historical Properties" on December 11, 1986. The building was included in the Reidsville, North Carolina: An Inventory of Historical and Architectural Resources and The Rich Heritage of African-Americans in North Carolina published by The North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources in 1981 and 2000, respectfully.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Architecture • Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1874.

Location. 36° 21.45′ N, 79° 39.852′ W. Marker is in Reidsville, North Carolina, in Rockingham County. Marker is at the intersection of Williams Street and South Scales Street, on the left when traveling west on Williams Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Reidsville NC 27320, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Saint Paul United Methodist Church (within shouting distance

Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, July 4, 2019

2. First Baptist Church Marker

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of this marker); David S. Reid (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Governor Reid House (about 700 feet away); Piedmont Railroad (about 700 feet away); Booker T. Washington High School (approx. half a mile away); Alfred M. Scales (approx. 2.4 miles away); First Public School in N.C. (approx. 3½ miles away); Glenn T. Settle (approx. 4.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Reidsville.

Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, July 4, 2019

3. First Baptist Church Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 7, 2019. It was originally submitted on July 7, 2019, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 163 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 7, 2019, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina.