Petersburg, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
First Baptist Church
The Most Worshipful Prince Hall
Grand Lodge of Virginia F.&A.M.
December 15, 1875
Erected 1981.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Churches & Religion • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. A significant historical date for this entry is December 15, 1875.
Location. 37° 13.373′ N, 77° 24.208′ W. Marker is in Petersburg, Virginia. Marker is at the intersection of Harrison Street and Liberty Street, on the left when traveling north on Harrison Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 102 Liberty St, Petersburg VA 23803, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Peabody High School (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named First Baptist Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Prince Hall Masons in Virginia (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Earliest Known Public High School for African Americans in Virginia (about 400 feet away); McKenney House (about 500 feet away); Weddell-McCabe-Chisholm House (about 600 feet away); Virginia Voters League (about 600 feet away); Bishop Payne Divinity School (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Petersburg.
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Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 22, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 152 times since then and 24 times this year. Last updated on August 22, 2021, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 22, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
