East of Broadway in Little Rock in Pulaski County, Arkansas — The American South (West South Central)
First Church of Christ, Scientist
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 6, 2022
1. First Church of Christ, Scientist Marker
Quarter
Historic
Structure
[Bottom]
has been placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
Erected by Arkansas Historic Preservation Program, Department of Arkansas Heritage (bottom).
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1919.
Location. 34° 43.777′ N, 92° 16.507′ W. Marker is in Little Rock, Arkansas, in Pulaski County. It is in East of Broadway. Marker is at the intersection of South Louisiana Street and West Charles Bussey Avenue, on the right when traveling south on South Louisiana Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2000 S Louisiana St, Little Rock AR 72206, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Wilson-Mehaffy (Mehaffey) House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Ada Thompson Memorial Home (about 500 feet away); Turner-Ledbetter House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Turner House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Winfield Methodist Church (approx. ¼ mile away);
this page online
Regarding First Church of Christ, Scientist. Excerpts from the National Register nomination:
The First Church of Christ, Scientist was organized in Little Rock on September 20, 1899, with twenty-two members. Shortly afterwards, a split occurred and in July 1907 a separate group was formed as the Second Church of Christ, Scientist. Some four years later, on January 30, 1911, the two churches reunited and for the ensuing eight years services were held in a wooden structure on the corner of 20th and Louisiana.
In 1919, this modest building was sold for $430 and removed from the site. Mr. John Parks Almand, a young Little Rock architect who would later acquire a statewide reputation for his beautiful church designs, was commissioned to prepare plans for a permanent edifice for the congregation. … The cost of the building, including furnishings, was approximately $35,000. The Christian Scientists have a church policy that requires that no sanctuary be dedicateduntil it is debt-free. So, on March 6, 1938 – some 18 years after it had been opened – the building was finally dedicated.Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 6, 20222. First Church of Christ, Scientist MarkerThe sanctuary is now used by Little Rock Community Church.
Also see . . . First Church of Christ, Scientist (PDF). National Register nomination for the church, which was listed in 1984. (National Archives) (Submitted on November 28, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 28, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 86 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 28, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
