Macon in Noxubee County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)

First Baptist Church

Photographed By Mark Hilton, October 4, 2019

1. First Baptist Church Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Organized June 20, 1835, with nine charter members. This building, dedicated Dec. 19, 1909, is the third to be occupied by this church. Basement of second church used as a military hospital, 1861-65.

Erected 1981 by Mississippi Department of Archives and History.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Mississippi State Historical Marker Program series list. A significant historical date for this entry is June 20, 1835.

Location. 33° 6.546′ N, 88° 33.704′ W. Marker is in Macon, Mississippi, in Noxubee County. Marker is at the intersection of Lawrence Street and West North Street, on the right when traveling south on Lawrence Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 373 Lawrence Street, Macon MS 39341, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. First United Methodist Church (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); Black Prairie Blues (approx. 0.2 miles away); Macon Presbyterian Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Old Noxubee County Jail

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); Noxubee County Confederate Monument (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Court Term of Noxubee County (approx. ¼ mile away); Calhoun Institute (approx. 0.3 miles away); Dancing Rabbit Creek (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Macon.

First Baptist Church and the marker. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, October 4, 2019

2. First Baptist Church and the marker.

View from marker of Lawrence St and W North St intersection. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, October 4, 2019

3. View from marker of Lawrence St and W North St intersection.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 7, 2019. It was originally submitted on October 7, 2019, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 177 times since then and 78 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 7, 2019, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.