Alexandria in Rapides Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)

Emmanuel Baptist Church

Photographed by Lee Hattabaugh, November 17, 2010

1. Emmanuel Baptist Church Marker

Inscription. The Alexandria and Pineville Baptist Church was organized in Pineville, Louisiana, on September 6, 1881, with twelve charter members. The name of the Church was changed to Emmanuel Baptist Church on March 30, 1892. In 1897, a wooden Sanctuary at Fourth and Jackson Streets in Alexandria was erected. A brick Education Building was completed in 1920. On September 10, 1950, the present brick Sanctuary was dedicated. In 1960, the Education Building was renovated and expanded educational facilities were erected behind the Sanctuary. The Bolton Chapel was dedicated on January 1, 1961. On January 23, 1977, the Activities Building was dedicated. The Sculpture, "Angel", was dedicated on February 22, 1981. The Church has since acquired all the property in the remainder of the two-block area for future expansion.

Erected 1992 by Robert H. Bolton.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical date for this entry is January 1, 1961.

Location. 31° 18.697′ N, 92° 26.818′ W. Marker is in Alexandria, Louisiana, in Rapides Parish. It is on Jackson Street west of 4th Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 430 Jackson Street, Alexandria LA 71301, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Louisiana

and in Acadiana — Cajun Country.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Deep South.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Viceroyalty of New France,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

the Louisiana Purchase,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers

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are within walking distance of this marker: The Hotel Bentley (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Central Louisiana Chamber of Commerce 100th Anniversary (about 500 feet away); St. Francis Xavier Cathedral Complex (about 500 feet away); The Guaranty Eagles (about 600 feet away); Louisiana Maneuvers (about 600 feet away); The Rotary Club of Alexandria, Louisiana (about 800 feet away); City Of Alexandria Post Des Rapides (about 800 feet away); Thomas Courtland Manning (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Alexandria.

Also see . . . Wikipedia - Emmanuel Baptist Church. (Submitted on November 23, 2010, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama.)

Photographed by Lee Hattabaugh, November 17, 2010

2. Emmanuel Baptist Church Marker

Photographed by Lee Hattabaugh, November 17, 2010

3. Emmanuel Baptist Church Marker

Emmanuel Baptist Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Lee Hattabaugh, November 17, 2010

4. Emmanuel Baptist Church

Sanctuary

Photographed by Lee Hattabaugh, November 17, 2010

5. Emmanuel Baptist Church

Emmanuel Baptist Church NRHP plaque image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Lee Hattabaugh, November 17, 2010

6. Emmanuel Baptist Church NRHP plaque

Photographed by Lee Hattabaugh, November 17, 2010

7. "Angel"

Inspired by Elizabeth McLundie Bolton, Donor, 1981, Lin Emery, Sculptor

Credits. This page was last revised on March 18, 2017. It was originally submitted on November 23, 2010, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. This page has been viewed 1,271 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on November 23, 2010, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.