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

Calvary Baptist Church

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 27, 2020

1. Calvary Baptist Church Marker

Inscription. Black members of Walnut Street Baptist Church formed own congregation by 1829, and began worshipping on Market St. They acquired lot on Fifth & York, 1833; held services there until 1957. The church played an especially prominent role under the ministry of educational and civil rights leader C. H. Parrish, 1885-1931. Present site purchased, 1958.
Presented by The Versatilia Club of Calvary.

Erected by Kentucky Historical Society and Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 1845.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Churches & Religion. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1829.

Location. 38° 14.057′ N, 85° 48.048′ W. Marker is in Louisville, Kentucky, in Jefferson County. It is in Parkland. Marker is at the intersection of South 28th Street and Woodland Avenue, on the right when traveling south on South 28th Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1368 South 28th Street, Louisville KY 40211, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Algonquin Park / Dirt Bowl (approx. half a mile away); Muhammad Ali's Home Site / "Education Brings Self-Respect" — Muhammad Ali

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(approx. 0.6 miles away); Virginia Avenue Colored School (approx. 0.8 miles away); "Little Africa" (approx. 0.9 miles away); Carl Braden Memorial Center / Home to Campaigns for Racial Justice (approx. 1.1 miles away); Home of Anne & Carl Braden / Civil Rights Landmark (approx. 1½ miles away); I. Willis Cole, 1887-1950 / Home of I. Willis Cole (approx. 1½ miles away); Zion Baptist Church (approx. 1.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Louisville.

Also see . . . Calvary's Extended History (PDF). (Submitted on December 4, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 27, 2020

2. Calvary Baptist Church Marker

View from across South 28th Street.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 4, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 161 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 4, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.