Winston-Salem in Forsyth County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
First Baptist Church
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 23, 2021
1. First Baptist Church Marker
Inscription.
First Baptist Church. . The Rev. George Washington Holland organized First Baptist Church, the first African-American Baptist church in Winston. On July 23, 1879, the congregation purchased the property on this corner from the United Brethren of Salem, dedicating a wooden church that fronted on Chestnut Street in 1882. In 1886, Miss Addie C. Morris founded the city's first grammar school for African Americans in the church's basement. In 1897, construction began on a larger brick sanctuary with impressive stained glass windows and a 90 foot steeple. This church, facing Sixth Street, was dedicated on July 27, 1902. In 1955, the church relocated to Highland Avenue.
The Rev. George Washington Holland organized First Baptist Church, the first African-American Baptist church in Winston. On July 23, 1879, the congregation purchased the property on this corner from the United Brethren of Salem, dedicating a wooden church that fronted on Chestnut Street in 1882. In 1886, Miss Addie C. Morris founded the city's first grammar school for African Americans in the church's basement. In 1897, construction began on a larger brick sanctuary with impressive stained glass windows and a 90 foot steeple. This church, facing Sixth Street, was dedicated on July 27, 1902. In 1955, the church relocated to Highland Avenue.
Location. 36° 6.14′ N, 80° 14.551′ W. Marker is in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, in Forsyth County. It is on North Chestnut Street just north of East 6th Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 601 N Chestnut St, Winston Salem NC 27101, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in North Carolina’s Piedmont and specifically in Piedmont Triad. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Upper South. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, 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, one of the original Thirteen Colonies, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Pythian Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Depot Street Graded School Site
Another marker is no longer nearby. Our Confederate Dead (was approx. 0.3 miles away but has been confirmed missing).
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 23, 2021
2. First Baptist Church Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 28, 2021. It was originally submitted on April 28, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 737 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on April 28, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
