Valdosta in Lowndes County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Primitive Baptist Church

Photographed by David Seibert, January 19, 2010

1. Primitive Baptist Church Marker

Inscription. Built in 1869 by the Valdosta Baptist Church, this is the oldest extant Church building in Valdosta. The building was purchased by the Valdosta Primitive Baptist Church when it was constituted on January 28, 1899.

Erected 1993 by The Valdosta Town Committee.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical month for this entry is January 1457.

Location. 30° 49.983′ N, 83° 16.55′ W. Marker is in Valdosta, Georgia, in Lowndes County. It is on East Central Avenue (U.S. 84) 0 miles west of North Troup Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 315 East Central Avenue, Valdosta GA 31601, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Georgia’s Coastal Plain. It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

and in the Wiregrass.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

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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 marker: Christian Science Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Valdosta City Hall (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Ashley Street Market (approx. 0.2 miles away); Register Bros. Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); Millhous & Boothe Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); Lowndes County (approx. 0.2 miles away); Dosta Theater (approx. 0.2 miles away); Old City Hall (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Valdosta.

Regarding Primitive Baptist Church. The church building now houses the Pentecostal House of Prayer.

Photographed by David Seibert, January 19, 2010

2. Primitive Baptist Church Marker

Primitive Baptist Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed by David Seibert, January 19, 2010

3. Primitive Baptist Church

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on February 16, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,243 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 16, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.