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

Immanuel Baptist Church / First Christian-Lampton Baptist

Immanuel Baptist Church Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 26, 2020

1. Immanuel Baptist Church Marker

Inscription.
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 city’s 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 • Churches & Religion. 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 is in Old Louisville.

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Marker is on South 4th Street north of West Breckinridge Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 850 South 4th Street, Louisville KY 40203, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Presentation Academy (within shouting distance of this marker); Thierman Apartments (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Columbia Gym (about 300 feet away); The Derek Smith Gymnasium at Spalding University (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.

First Christian-Lampton Baptist Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 26, 2020

2. First Christian-Lampton Baptist Marker

Immanuel Baptist Church / First Christian-Lampton Baptist Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 26, 2020

3. Immanuel Baptist Church / First Christian-Lampton Baptist Marker

First Christian Church image. Click for more information.

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4. First Christian Church

National Register of Historic Places Digital Archive on NPGallery website entry
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Immanuel Baptist Church Cornerstone image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Shane Oliver, July 26, 2021

5. Immanuel Baptist Church Cornerstone

Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 1, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 258 times since then and 46 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.