Anniston in Calhoun County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
Parker Memorial Baptist Church
Photographed By Tim & Renda Carr, October 2, 2010
1. Parker Memorial Baptist Church Marker
On July 3, 1887, a congregation of 45 people met at the Opera House on Noble Street to organize a new church. Originally called Second Baptist Church, the name soon was changed to Twelfth Street Baptist Church.
In 1889, it became Parker Memorial Baptist Church in memory of Mrs. Cornelia A. Parker, whose husband gave the money for a new building that was dedicated in March of 1891.
The mission was and continues to be “Ministering to the World…Beginning at Our Own Front Door.”
Erected 1997 by Alabama Historical Association.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical month for this entry is March 1891.
Location. 33° 39.611′ N, 85° 49.596′ W. Marker is in Anniston, Alabama, in Calhoun County. Marker is on Quintard Avenue (U.S. 431), on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1205 Quintard Avenue, Anniston AL 36201, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. “Spirit of the American Doughboy” (within shouting distance of this marker); Temple Beth El (about 300 feet away, measured in
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Photographed By Tim & Renda Carr, October 2, 2010
2. Parker Memorial Baptist Church Marker
Photographed By Tim & Renda Carr, October 2, 2010
3. Parker Memorial Baptist Church
Photographed By Tim & Renda Carr, October 2, 2010
4. Parker Memorial Baptist Church Sanctuary Entrance
Photographed By Tim & Renda Carr, October 2, 2010
5. Parker Memorial Baptist Church Sanctuary Entrance
Photographed By Sandra Hughes, February 14, 2012
6. Parker Memorial Baptist Church
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 4, 2010, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. This page has been viewed 1,327 times since then and 57 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 4, 2010, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. 6. submitted on March 3, 2012, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
