Blowing Rock in Watauga County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
First Baptist Church
Ca. 1923
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 30, 2022
1. First Baptist Church Marker
The church was organized July 11, 1903 with twelve charter members. A 1905 church was replaced in 1923- 24 by this building to accommodate a growing congregation. The octagonal plan places the pews and pulpit in the center with gabled Sunday school rooms on three sides. This building was retired in 1968 upon completion of a new church on Sunset Drive.
Erected by Blowing Rock Historical Society • Blowing Rock Art and History Museum.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Churches & Religion. A significant historical date for this entry is July 11, 1903.
Location. 36° 8.067′ N, 81° 40.682′ W. Marker is in Blowing Rock, North Carolina, in Watauga County. Marker is on Main Street (Business U.S. 321) south of Blowing Rock Highway (U.S. 221), on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 978 Main St, Blowing Rock NC 28605, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. R.S. Reinhardt Building (a few steps from this marker); Rainey Service Station (within shouting distance of this marker); Miller/Robbins House (within shouting distance of this marker); Blowing Rock Ice House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Blowing Rock Bank (about
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The church's genesis dates to the mid-1700’s, when "some people in South Carolina told some people in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania that a Baptist minister was needed in the rough country of western North Carolina." (First Baptist Blowing Rock) (Submitted on November 17, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 30, 2022
2. First Baptist Church Marker
Marker is on the base of the left handrail at the top of the stairs.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 19, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 16, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 72 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 16, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
