Frankfort in Franklin County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

First Baptist Church

Photographed by Matt Carter, September 19, 2009

1. First Baptist Church Marker

Inscription. Organized in 1833, issuing from an integrated worship, this church was established by John Ward and Ziah Black. Ward donated first lot. Members worshipped in private homes before occupying the first structure. Construction for present church began, 1904. Distinguished religious, educational, and civic leaders have held membership here.

Erected 1973 by Kentucky Historical Society. (Marker Number 1464.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1833.

Location. 38° 11.985′ N, 84° 52.395′ W. Marker is in Frankfort, Kentucky, in Franklin County. It is at the intersection of High Street and Clinton Street, on the left when traveling north on High Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 W Clinton St, Frankfort KY 40601, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Kentucky’s Bluegrass Region.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Upper South.

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

and also the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Old Mansion (within shouting distance of this marker); Paul Sawyier Boyhood Home (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Early Tunnel in Kentucky / Frankfort Union Station (about 600 feet away); Early Congregation (about 700

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feet away); Father of Kentucky Historical Society Highway Marker Program (about 800 feet away); a different marker also named State Arsenal (about 800 feet away); T-8 90mm Antitank Gun (approx. 0.2 miles away); Old State House (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Frankfort.

Another marker is no longer nearby. State Arsenal (was about 800 feet away but has been confirmed missing).

First Baptist Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Brian Anderson, September 20, 2021

2. First Baptist Church

Photographed by Craig Doda, March 20, 2022

3. First Baptist Church

Photographed by Craig Doda, March 20, 2022

4. First Baptist Church

Photographed by Craig Doda, March 20, 2022

5. First Baptist Church

Credits. This page was last revised on March 24, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 17, 2010, by Matt Carter of Lexington, Kentucky. This page has been viewed 1,110 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on September 17, 2010, by Matt Carter of Lexington, Kentucky. 2. submitted on November 12, 2021, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio. 3, 4, 5. submitted on March 24, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.