Rutherfordton in Rutherford County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
First Baptist Church
Rutherfordton, North Carolina
Photographed by Stanley and Terrie Howard, June 14, 2009
1. First Baptist Church Marker
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1851.
Location. 35° 22.176′ N, 81° 57.396′ W. Marker is in Rutherfordton, North Carolina, in Rutherford County. It is on N Main St. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Rutherfordton NC 28139, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in North Carolina’s Mountains. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, in Appalachia, and specifically in Southern Appalachia. 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: Carrier-Ward House (within shouting distance of this marker); Carrier-McBrayer House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Charters of Freedom (within shouting distance of this marker); Rutherfordton Confederate Monument (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Rutherford County (about 300 feet away); James Adair (about 400 feet away); Stoneman's Raid (about 500 feet away); St. John's Episcopal Church (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rutherfordton.
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Photographed by Stanley and Terrie Howard, June 14, 2009
2. First Baptist Church Marker
Photographed by Stanley and Terrie Howard, June 14, 2009
3. First Baptist Church
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 14, 2009, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,167 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 14, 2009, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
