Madison in Madison County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
First Baptist Church 1898 Sanctuary
Photographed By Julie Szabo, March 8, 2009
1. First Baptist Church 1898 Sanctuary Marker
This structure represents an adaptation of the Queen Anne style of architecture to local ecclesiastical needs and traditional building materials. Both the stimulus for constructing a new sanctuary and the idea for its basic design are attributed to the Reverend Stephen Crockett, an Englishman who served as pastor at the time. Crockett's design is unusual for the time and place; however, its most unusual facet remains hidden until the visitor enters: the interior plan is octagonal. The sanctuary was moved to this location in 1956. It was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1978.Erected 1982 by First Baptist Church, Madison, and Department of State. (Marker Number F-296.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Churches & Religion • Notable Buildings • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1956.
Location. 30° 28.122′ N, 83° 25.009′ W. Marker is in Madison, Florida, in Madison County. Marker is at the intersection of West Pinckney Street
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Pioneer Hickstown Baptist Church (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Wardlaw-Smith-Goza Conference Center (about 500 feet away); The Wardlaw-Smith House (about 500 feet away); "The Dream House" (about 700 feet away); City of Madison (approx. 0.2 miles away); St. Mary's Episcopal Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); W.T. Davis Building (approx. ¼ mile away); The Four Freedoms Monument (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Madison.
Photographed By Julie Szabo, March 8, 2009
2. First Baptist Church 1898 Sanctuary Marker
Photographed By Julie Szabo, March 8, 2009
3. First Baptist Church 1898 Sanctuary Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 6, 2009, by Julie Szabo of Oldsmar, Florida. This page has been viewed 1,299 times since then and 67 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 6, 2009, by Julie Szabo of Oldsmar, Florida. • Christopher Busta-Peck was the editor who published this page.
