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.
Saint Luke Baptist Church. . 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 focal point in Marianna.
A Florida Heritage Site.
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 focal point in Marianna.
A Florida Heritage Site
Erected 2004 by the Saint Luke Baptist Church and the Florida Department of State. (Marker Number
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F-498.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Churches & Religion. 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. Marker 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.
Also see . . . Wikipedia entry. (Submitted on June 5, 2014, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.)
Photographed By Mark Hilton, June 4, 2014
2. Saint Luke Baptist Church (Now vacated)
Photographed By Mark Hilton, June 4, 2014
3. Saint Luke Baptist Church Area
Photographed By Tim Fillmon, August 6, 2019
4. Saint Luke Baptist Church after Hurricane Michael collapsed the roof and some of the walls
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 913 times since then and 39 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.