Winston-Salem in Forsyth County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
First Baptist Church
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 23, 2021
Erected by City of Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Churches & Religion • Education. A significant historical date for this entry is July 23, 1879.
Location. 36° 6.14′ N, 80° 14.551′ W. Marker is in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, in Forsyth County. Marker 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.
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 (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lloyd Presbyterian Church (about 500 feet away); P.H. Hanes Knitting Company (about 600 feet away); Downtown North Historic District (approx. 0.2 miles away); Safe Bus Company (approx. ¼ mile away); First Sit-In Victory In North Carolina (approx. 0.3 miles away); Our Confederate Dead (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Winston-Salem.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 23, 2021
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 224 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 28, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.