Columbus in Muscogee County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
First Baptist Church
Photographed By David Seibert, May 1, 2011
1. First Baptist Church Marker
Inscription.
First Baptist Church. . On February 14, 1829, twelve persons met and organized under the name Ephesus Baptist Church of Columbus. The northern half of this block had been designated for religious purposes in the state survey of 1828, and a small meeting house was built for the church on this site in 1830. This was replaced by a larger frame structure in 1840, the same year the General Assembly of Georgia granted a charter to the Baptist Church of Columbus. The name was changed to First Baptist Church of Columbus, Georgia, in 1896.
The present sanctuary was constructed in 1859. The Doric columns and wings were added in this century.
On February 14, 1829, twelve persons met and organized under the name Ephesus Baptist Church of Columbus. The northern half of this block had been designated for religious purposes in the state survey of 1828, and a small meeting house was built for the church on this site in 1830. This was replaced by a larger frame structure in 1840, the same year the General Assembly of Georgia granted a charter to the Baptist Church of Columbus. The name was changed to First Baptist Church of Columbus, Georgia, in 1896.
The present sanctuary was constructed in 1859. The Doric columns and wings were added in this century.
Erected 1989 by Historic Chattahoochee Commission and the First Baptist Church.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical date for this entry is February 14, 1829.
Location. 32° 28.11′ N, 84° 59.381′ W. Marker is in Columbus, Georgia, in Muscogee County. Marker is on 12th Street, 0 miles west of Third Avenue, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 212 12th Street, Columbus GA 31901, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 8, 2011, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 545 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on July 8, 2011, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
