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.
Emmanuel Baptist Church. . 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.
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: Churches & Religion. 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. Marker 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.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker
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 969 times since then and 32 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.
