Scottsboro in Jackson County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)

First Baptist Church

Scottsboro, Alabama

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, February 13, 2021

1. First Baptist Church Marker

Inscription. In September 1868, J. J. Beeson, a missionary for the Tennessee River Association, organized First Baptist Church. At the time, it was affiliated with Center Point Baptist Church. The congregation initially met in a building used by several other denominations. The church's first sanctuary was built on this site in 1878. A fire destroyed the structure in November 1949. The present building was completed in 1953, with additions thereafter. Many congregants have been sent from this mission-minded church to proclaim the Gospel.

Dedicated September 2018 on the occasion of the church's 150th anniversary.

Erected 2018 by Alabama Historical Association.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Alabama Historical Association series list. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1868.

Location. Marker has been reported missing. It was located near 34° 40.284′ N, 86° 1.941′ W. Marker was in Scottsboro, Alabama, in Jackson County. It was at the intersection of South Andrews Street and Martin Street, on the right when traveling

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north on South Andrews Street. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 215 South Andrews Street, Scottsboro AL 35768, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker was in North Alabama.

It was also in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Southern Appalachia. Globally, it was in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it found itself in what was once the original Cherokee Nation,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location: Jackson County Courthouse And The Scottsboro Boys (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Robert Thomas Scott (about 600 feet away); Gen. Andrew Jackson (about 600 feet away); College Hill Historic District (about 700 feet away); Robert E. Jones, Jr. / Jones House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Union Civil War Encampment in Scottsboro (approx. 0.4 miles away); Scottsboro Railroad Depot

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, February 13, 2021

2. First Baptist Church Marker

(approx. 0.4 miles away); Cedar Hill Cemetery (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Scottsboro.

First Baptist Church Marker - Missing image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Edward Troxel, March 14, 2024

3. First Baptist Church Marker - Missing

Credits. This page was last revised on May 20, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 18, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 659 times since then and 32 times this year. Last updated on May 17, 2024, by Edward Troxel of Creal Springs, Illinois. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 18, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 3. submitted on May 17, 2024, by Edward Troxel of Creal Springs, Illinois. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.