Charlotte center city in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Friendship Missionary Baptist Church
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 17, 2021
1. Friendship Missionary Baptist Church Marker
Established 1890 as Friendship Baptist Church
First church sanctuary was built at 429 South Brevard Street, Charlotte, NC in 1893
This monument is in recognition of 120 years of existence as of the year 2010, Dr. Clifford A. Jones, Sr., Pastor
Mission Statement:
We are the people of God, called together to be the Body of Christ, inspired by the Holy Spirit: to proclaim God's Will, to love one another, to be instruments of salvation — preaching, teaching, worshipping, giving service through community outreach.
Present church location is 3400 Beatties Ford Road, Charlotte, NC
Erected 2010 by Friendship Missionary Baptist Church.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1890.
Location. 35° 13.295′ N, 80° 50.651′ W. Marker is in Charlotte, North Carolina, in Mecklenburg County. It is in Charlotte center city. Marker is on South Brevard Street, 0.1 miles south of East Martin
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Ratcliffe's Flowers (approx. ¼ mile away); Ratcliffe Flowers (approx. ¼ mile away); N. C. League of Municipalities (approx. ¼ mile away); Tryon Street (approx. ¼ mile away); Nearby History (approx. ¼ mile away); Site of Liberty Hall (approx. ¼ mile away); a different marker also named Nearby History (approx. ¼ mile away); Site of Queen's College (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Charlotte.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 17, 2021
2. Friendship Missionary Baptist Church Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 20, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 195 times since then and 64 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 20, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
