Russellville in Franklin County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
Russellville First Baptist Church
Franklin County
Photographed By Billy Clemmons, March 25, 2024
1. Russellville First Baptist Church Marker
Inscription.
Russellville First Baptist Church. Franklin County. In 1867, community members established First Baptist Church in the heart of Russellville, Alabama. From its beginning, First Baptist Church has sought to glorify Christ and live out the Great Commission. The church held services in the Methodist Episcopal Church until a white frame structure was built in 1893. In 1909-1910, the church built its first brick building. The church continued improving and expanding into at least the end of the twentieth century. In 1949, the church added a new education building, and a new sanctuary and pastorium in 1957. The church acquired a building for a memorial chapel in 1981; constructed an education building, gym, and fellowship hall in 1989; and built a senior education addition in 2000. The church currently occupies two city blocks and remains a vital part of the community.
Listed in the National Register of Historic Places January 29, 2019
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In 1867, community members established First Baptist Church in the heart of Russellville, Alabama. From its beginning, First Baptist Church has sought to glorify Christ and live out the Great Commission. The church held services in the Methodist Episcopal Church until a white frame structure was built in
1893. In 1909-1910, the church built its first brick building. The church continued improving and expanding into at least the end of the twentieth century. In 1949, the church added a new education building, and a new sanctuary and pastorium in 1957. The church acquired a building for a memorial chapel in 1981; constructed an education building, gym, and fellowship hall in
1989; and built a senior education addition in 2000.
The church currently
occupies two city blocks and remains a vital part of the community.
Listed in the National Register of Historic Places January 29, 2019
Erected 2023 by Alabama Historical Commission and Russellville First Baptist Church.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. In addition, it is included in the Alabama Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1867.
Location. 34° 30.388′ N, 87° 43.785′
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W. Marker is in Russellville, Alabama, in Franklin County. Marker is at the intersection of North Jackson Avenue and Lauderdale Street NW, on the right when traveling south on North Jackson Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 213 N Jackson Ave, Russellville AL 35653, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 26, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 25, 2024, by Billy Clemmons of Florence, Alabama. This page has been viewed 51 times since then. Photo1. submitted on March 25, 2024, by Billy Clemmons of Florence, Alabama. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
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