Downtown in Baton Rouge in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)

Original Site of the First Methodist Church of Baton Rouge

Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, August 14, 2015

1. Original Site of the First Methodist Church of Baton Rouge Marker

Inscription. Incorporated January 25, 1834, the church was built on this site in 1836, Charles K. Marshall, Pastor. Enlarged under the leadership of the Reverend William E. M. Linfield in 1860, it was used until March 28, 1926, when the congregation moved to a new church on the corner of East and North Boulevards. The church that began here is now the First United Methodist Church.

Erected by City of Baton Rouge.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the United Methodist Church Historic Sites series list. A significant historical date for this entry is January 25, 1834.

Location. 30° 27.033′ N, 91° 11.22′ W. Marker is in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in East Baton Rouge Parish. It is in Downtown. It is at the intersection of North 4th Street and Laurel Street, on the right when traveling north on North 4th Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Baton Rouge LA 70802, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Louisiana’s Florida Parishes.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

and in the Great River Road Region.

Globally, it is in 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,

the Louisiana Purchase,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Old Brad (a few steps from this marker); Morgan House Site (within shouting distance of this marker); Gras-Devall Plaza (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Congregation B'Nai Israel (about 400

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feet away); St. Joseph Cathedral (about 400 feet away); Fort Sumter Saloon (about 400 feet away); Hilton Capitol Center (about 500 feet away); The Former Baptismal Fount (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Baton Rouge.

Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, August 14, 2015

2. Original Site of the First Methodist Church of Baton Rouge Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 21, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 7, 2015. This page has been viewed 935 times since then and 84 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 7, 2015. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.