Old Louisville in Jefferson County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
Immanuel Baptist Church
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First Christian-Lampton Baptist
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 26, 2020
1. Immanuel Baptist Church Marker
Immanuel Baptist Church. Formed in 1887 at Shelby Street Brewery by students at Southern Baptist Seminary. Originally named Germantown Mission and Logan Street Baptist Church. In 1905 renamed Immanuel: God with us. Congregation worshipped at 1121 S. Clay St. for 112 years. Church purchased the building in 2015. After complete renovation, first services held Sept. 3, 2017.
First Christian-Lampton Baptist. 3 historic Protestant congregations have worshipped in this Beaux Arts edifice. First Christian Church (DOC) built in 1911. In 1977, Lampton, one of the citys oldest African American churches, began services. Building designed by architects McDonald & Dodd. The dome is 8-sided and 71-6 wide. Building added to National Register of Historic Places in 1979.
Erected 2019 by Kentucky Historical Society and Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 2582.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1887.
Location. 38° 14.542′ N, 85° 45.551′ W. Marker is in Louisville, Kentucky, in Jefferson County. It
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Regionally, this marker is in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, and in the Ohio River Valley. 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: Presentation Academy (within shouting distance of this marker); The Derek Smith Gymnasium at Spalding University (within shouting distance of this marker); Thierman Apartments (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Columbia Gym (about 300 feet away); Calvary Episcopal Church (about 400 feet away); Dr. J.B. Marvin House (about 600 feet away); First Unitarian Church (about 700 feet away); Murray Atkins Walls (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Louisville.
More about this marker. A 15-month, 11-draft, $3,180 project culminated in a historic and memorable Sunday, March 24, 2019, 3:00-5:00 pm, public dedication and unveiling, and that included many members of the local community: architectural, ecclesiastical, educational, governmental (city and state), historical, preservation and neighboring businesses. Dr. Irvin Francis Kyle III
Editors note: Dr. Kyle headed the project that resulted in the erection of this marker. /JJP
Also see . . .
1. Historical Marker Dedication Photographs. (Submitted on May 31, 2024.)
2. Immanuel Baptist dedicates historical marker
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 26, 2020
2. First Christian-Lampton Baptist Marker
Dont let the historic marker in the yard of the Immanuel Baptist Church property fool you. This rejuvenated congregation is anything but a relic of the past as more than 700 people gather weekly for prayer, praise and the preaching of Gods Word.(Submitted on May 31, 2024.)
The celebration of the Kentucky Historical Societys marker drew representatives from all three congregations who have used the South 4th Street church building as a home base. Members of the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) were responsible for the construction of the beautiful facility built in a French renaissance beaux arts style in 1911.
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 26, 2020
3. Immanuel Baptist Church / First Christian-Lampton Baptist Marker
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4. First Christian Church
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Photographed by Shane Oliver, July 26, 2021
5. Immanuel Baptist Church Cornerstone
Credits. This page was last revised on May 31, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 1, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 1,041 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 1, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 3. submitted on December 3, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 4. submitted on January 12, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 5. submitted on August 5, 2021, by Shane Oliver of Richmond, Virginia.
