Tuscaloosa in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)

Hopewell Baptist Church

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, August 6, 2022

1. Hopewell Baptist Church Marker

Inscription. Constituted October 22, 1830 under leadership of Thomas Baines, Medley White and Robert Marsh of Ebenezer (First) Baptist Church of Tuscaloosa. Robert Marsh served as first pastor 1830-1833. John Meek was first minister ordained December 23, 1838. First met at Liberty in log meeting house on this site. Wooden structure built in 1860. Replaced by present building in 1960. Tuscaloosa Baptist Association organized here March 28, 1834.

Erected by Alabama Historical Association.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. In addition, it is included in the Alabama Historical Association series list. A significant historical date for this entry is October 22, 1830.

Location. 33° 12.217′ N, 87° 29.286′ W. Marker is in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, in Tuscaloosa County. Marker is on University Boulevard East east of Redmont Drive, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3800 University Blvd E, Tuscaloosa AL 35404, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Tuscaloosa Veterans Administration Hospital (approx. 0.8 miles away); Home of Hudson & Therese Strode (approx. 1.4 miles away); First Papermaking In Alabama (approx. 2.2 miles away); Vought A-7E Corsair II

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(approx. 2.3 miles away); Replica Gates for Northington General Hospital (approx. 2.3 miles away); Willys Jeep (approx. 2.3 miles away); Gun from the U.S.S. Tuscaloosa (approx. 2.3 miles away); U.S.S. Tuscaloosa (CA 37) (approx. 2.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tuscaloosa.

Regarding Hopewell Baptist Church. Anticipating its closure, the church in 2019 invited Vineyard Community Church to move into its facility. Vineyard, now known as Hope City Church, did so in February 2020.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, August 6, 2022

2. Hopewell Baptist Church Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 10, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 10, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 224 times since then and 57 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 10, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.