Opelika in Lee County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
First Baptist Church
Photographed By Mark Hilton, July 3, 2021
1. First Baptist Church Marker
Inscription.
First Baptist Church. . On this site in October 1859, the Opelika Baptist Church was organized. In 1861, a "little white framed church" was erected. After a fire consumed this original building, a new structure was built in 1885. This building was referred to as the “big brick church". A larger sanctuary was built in 1954, and an educational building was constructed in 1959. Structural additions were completed in succeeding years. These included an educational building in 1964 and a chapel in 1966. Later expansion included a new family life center in 1979. An enlarged sanctuary, new office facilities, a youth building and additional educational classrooms were completed in 2008. , To God Be the Glory! Great Things He Hath Done! , “Lifting Up Jesus and Loving People"
On this site in October 1859, the Opelika Baptist
Church was organized. In 1861, a "little white framed
church" was erected. After a fire consumed this
original building, a new structure was built in 1885.
This building was referred to as the “big brick
church". A larger sanctuary was built in 1954, and an
educational building was constructed in 1959.
Structural additions were completed in succeeding
years. These included an educational building in
1964 and a chapel in 1966. Later expansion
included a new family life center in 1979. An
enlarged sanctuary, new office facilities, a youth
building and additional educational classrooms
were completed in 2008.
To God Be the Glory! Great Things He Hath Done!
“Lifting Up Jesus and Loving People"
Erected by the First Baptist Church.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical month for this entry is October 1859.
Location. 32° 38.769′ N, 85° 22.63′ W. Marker is in Opelika, Alabama, in Lee County. Marker is on South 8th Street south of Avenue B, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 301 S 8th St, Opelika AL 36801, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 3, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 3, 2021, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 416 times since then and 78 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on July 3, 2021, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.
