Roanoke in Randolph County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
First Baptist Curch
Organized 1845
Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, July 1, 2023
1. First Baptist Curch Marker
Inscription.
First Baptist Curch. Organized 1845. Church organized the founding year of the Southern Baptist Convention. In 1876 a handsome structure replaced the original unpainted building on the site of the present chapel. In 1902 a brick structure was erected. The Church hosted the Alabama Baptist Convention annual meeting in 1908. An educational wing was added in 1952. After a destructive fire in November, 1977, the present structure was built. Throughout its history the Church has devoted its energies to Christ-centered ministries.
Church organized the founding year of the
Southern Baptist Convention. In 1876 a handsome
structure replaced the original unpainted building
on the site of the present chapel. In 1902 a
brick structure was erected. The Church hosted
the Alabama Baptist Convention annual meeting
in 1908. An educational wing was added in 1952.
After a destructive fire in November, 1977, the
present structure was built. Throughout its
history the Church has devoted its energies
to Christ-centered ministries.
Erected 1995 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 year for this entry is 1845.
Location. 33° 9.09′ N, 85° 22.385′ W. Marker is in Roanoke, Alabama, in Randolph County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street (Alabama Route 22) and Church Street, on the right when traveling east on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 994 Main St, Roanoke AL 36274, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, July 1, 2023
2. First Baptist Curch Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 17, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 4, 2023, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 56 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on November 17, 2023, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
