Lowell in Benton County, Arkansas — The American South (West South Central)
First Free Will Baptist Church
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 20, 2023
1. First Free Will Baptist Church Marker
Inscription.
First Free Will Baptist Church. . The First Five Will Baptist Church in one of the oldest buildings in town. It started as the Lowell Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Warranty Deed filed September 19, 1892, shows land conveyancy by A. Douglas, Trustee of the St. Louis and San Francisco Railway Company to W.C. Richards and J.W. Williams, Elder and Trustee of the Lowell Presbyterian Church. Reverend Peter Carnahan dedicated the church in 1893. The 1892-93 section of Springdale News states: “Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Lowell purchased New Bell.” It became home to Lowell Community Church, September 13, 1948. The Evangelical Free Church settled in June 11, 1973. April 19, 1989 the First Free Will Baptist Church moved in with the old bell still in place and still ringing in 2009, over 115 years old.
The First Five Will Baptist Church in one of the oldest buildings in town. It started as the Lowell Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Warranty Deed filed September 19, 1892, shows land conveyancy by A. Douglas, Trustee of the St. Louis & San Francisco Railway Company to W.C. Richards and J.W. Williams, Elder & Trustee of the Lowell Presbyterian Church. Reverend Peter Carnahan dedicated the church in 1893. The 1892-93 section of Springdale News states: “Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Lowell purchased New Bell.” It became home to Lowell Community Church, September 13, 1948. The Evangelical Free Church settled in June 11, 1973. April 19, 1989 the First Free Will Baptist Church moved in with the old bell still in place and still ringing in 2009, over 115 years old.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical date for this entry is September 19, 1892.
Location. 36° 15.373′ N, 94° 7.78′ W. Marker is in Lowell, Arkansas, in Benton County. Marker is at the intersection of Madison Avenue and Washington Street, on the right when traveling east on Madison Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 403 Madison Ave, Lowell AR 72745, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 20, 2023
2. First Free Will Baptist Church Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 31, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 63 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on May 31, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
