Harrodsburg in Mercer County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
First Baptist Church
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Centennial Baptist Church
Photographed by Tom Bosse, July 6, 2019
1. First Baptist Church / Centennial Baptist Church Marker
First Baptist Church. This rectangular brick structure has its principal three-bay faηade in the gable end. Front facade consists of two equally~spaced doorways separated by a window. The doors and a stained glass transom are enclosed in a Gothic~arched hood~molding made of brick. Building cornice has brick corbelling.
Donated by citizens of the community
Centennial Baptist Church. Organized by white Baptists of South District during 1840s as African Baptist Church. Small brick building served as house of worship and a school. One of first pastors changed name to First Baptist Church. A new church by that name organized in 1897. Present sanctuary built in 1873; annexes added 1915 & 1983.
Donated by citizens of the community
Erected by James Harrod Trust. (Marker Number 48.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Architecture • Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky, Harrodsburg, James Harrod Trust series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1897.
Location. 37° 45.834′ N, 84° 50.835′ W. Marker
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Regionally, this marker is in Kentucky’s Bluegrass Region. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Upper South. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture and also the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Original Fort Harrod Site (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); James Harrod (about 400 feet away); Capt. Lewis Rose (about 500 feet away); Remains of American Revolution Patriots (about 500 feet away); Mark McGohon, Jr. (about 500 feet away); Elizabeth Dunn McGohon (about 500 feet away); Bowman Memorial Gate (about 500 feet away); Mercer County Revolutionary War Memorial (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all
Photographed by Tom Bosse, July 6, 2019
2. First Baptist Church / Centennial Baptist Church Marker
Photographed by Tom Bosse, July 6, 2019
3. First Baptist Church / Centennial Baptist Church Marker
Photographed by Tom Bosse, July 6, 2019
4. First Baptist Church Bell
Photographed by Tom Bosse, July 6, 2019
5. First Baptist Church Bell
Credits. This page was last revised on March 28, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 18, 2020, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 769 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on July 18, 2020, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
