Florence in Lauderdale County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
First Baptist Church 1888
Photographed By Sandra Hughes, June 25, 2009
1. First Baptist Church 1888 Marker
Inscription.
First Baptist Church 1888. . On May 27, 1888, this church was established in the courthouse after a commencement sermon at the State Normal College delivered by the Rev. W. H. Smith. Its initial name was First Missionary Baptist, but in 1910 it became First Baptist. The Florence Land company gave property, and a building was erected and occupied in 1890. That building burned in 1909; only the piano, the pulpit Bible, a pulpit chair and the communion service survived. Dedication for the next building occurred in 1910. A new sanctuary was constructed in 1963. First Baptist has always been committed to Missions in the Shoals and around the world.
On May 27, 1888, this church was established in the courthouse after a commencement sermon at the State Normal College delivered by the Rev. W. H. Smith. Its initial name was First Missionary Baptist, but in 1910 it became First Baptist. The Florence Land company gave property, and a building was erected and occupied in 1890. That building burned in 1909; only the piano, the pulpit Bible, a pulpit chair and the communion service survived. Dedication for the next building occurred in 1910. A new sanctuary was constructed in 1963. First Baptist has always been committed to Missions in the Shoals and around the world.
Erected by Florence Historical Board Florence Alabama.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1833.
Location. 34° 48.187′ N, 87° 40.439′ W. Marker is in Florence, Alabama, in Lauderdale County. Marker is at the intersection of E. Tombigbee St. and N. Wood Ave. on E. Tombigbee St.. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Florence AL 35630, United States of America. Touch for directions.
This part of the Church faces North Wood Avenue in Florence, Al.
Photographed By Sandra Hughes, March 22, 2010
3. First Baptist Church 1888 Side View on Tombigee St.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on March 22, 2010, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. This page has been viewed 1,144 times since then and 30 times this year. Last updated on June 1, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on March 22, 2010, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
