Marianna in Jackson County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

Saint Luke Baptist Church

Photographed by Mark Hilton, June 4, 2014

1. Saint Luke Baptist Church Marker

Inscription. This African-American church was founded under a brush arbor on the banks of the Chipola River in August, 1867 under the leadership of Rev. Samuel Brown. Shortly after organizing, one of the members who owned a blacksmith shop allowed his shop to be used as the first permanent home of the Saint Luke Baptist Church. In 1890, Rev. William King and congregation selected the present site and a wooden structure was erected. The years that followed were glorious years for the members of Saint Luke and the surrounding area. The church was used for religious and educational purposes. In 1921, under the leadership of Rev. King David Britt (1882-1959), the present brick structure was erected. The church was completed under the leadership of Rev. L.C. Herring, Rev. L.B. Brown, and Rev. Dr. A.H. Parker (1907-1995). The design of the building follows the Gothic Revival Style with its pointed, arch leaded stained glass windows and towers on either side of the central nave. The church is located on one of the highest points in central Marianna. Even though the building was vacated by the congregation in 1984, it continues to be a main

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focal point in Marianna. A Florida Heritage Site

Erected 2004 by the Saint Luke Baptist Church and the Florida Department of State. (Marker Number F-498.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1867.

Location. 30° 46.383′ N, 85° 13.37′ W. Marker is in Marianna, Florida, in Jackson County. It is at the intersection of Jackson Street and St John Street, on the left when traveling east on Jackson Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4486 Jackson Street, Marianna FL 32448, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on the Florida Panhandle.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Deep South.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

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 territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At

Saint Luke Baptist Church (Now vacated) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Hilton, June 4, 2014

2. Saint Luke Baptist Church (Now vacated)

least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Jackson County Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Confederate Soldiers Monument (approx. 0.2 miles away); Jackson County (approx. 0.2 miles away); World War I African-American Soldiers Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away); Veterans Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away); Battle of Marianna (approx. ¼ mile away); First Presbyterian Church (approx. 0.3 miles away); Fight at the Chipola River Bridge (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Marianna.

Another marker is no longer nearby. The Abstract Office (was approx. ¼ mile away but has been confirmed missing).

Also see . . . Wikipedia entry. (Submitted on June 5, 2014, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.)

Saint Luke Baptist Church Area image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Hilton, June 4, 2014

3. Saint Luke Baptist Church Area

Saint Luke Baptist Church after Hurricane Michael collapsed the roof and some of the walls image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tim Fillmon, August 6, 2019

4. Saint Luke Baptist Church after Hurricane Michael collapsed the roof and some of the walls

Saint Luke Baptist Church after Hurricane Michael image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tim Fillmon, August 6, 2019

5. Saint Luke Baptist Church after Hurricane Michael

Credits. This page was last revised on August 8, 2019. It was originally submitted on June 5, 2014, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 1,448 times since then and 63 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 5, 2014, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. 4, 5. submitted on August 7, 2019, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.