Farmville in Prince Edward County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
First Baptist Church
Visited by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Erected by First Baptist Church.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Martin Luther King, Jr. series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1867.
Location. 37° 18.053′ N, 78° 23.589′ W. Marker is in Farmville, Virginia, in Prince Edward County. It is at the intersection of North Main Street (Business U.S. 15) and 4th Street, on the right when traveling north on North Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 N Main St, Farmville VA 23901, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Virginia’s Piedmont, in Southside Virginia, and specifically in Central Virginia. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Upper South. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the original Thirteen Colonies, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named First Baptist Church (here, next to this marker); Main Street / Mayor J. David Crute / EACO Theatre (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Beulah AME Church (within shouting distance of this marker); World War II Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); World War I Memorial (about 300 feet away); Veterans Memorial (about 300 feet away); The Light of Reconciliation / Now, Therefore Be It Resolved,
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Other markers no longer nearby. First Baptist Church (was a few steps from this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Beulah AME Church (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), September 4, 2021
3. Virginia Historic Landmark plaque on the church
Credits. This page was last revised on September 6, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 6, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 288 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 6, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
