Tuscaloosa in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)

First Baptist Church

Photographed By Tim & Renda Carr, September 5, 2010

1. First Baptist Church Marker

Inscription. Organized 1818, oldest church in Tuscaloosa County. First building was of logs. A brick structure completed 1830 and larger one at this site 1884. Educational building erected 1924 and present sanctuary 1958. Sunday School organized here 1830. Influenced by leadership of the first two Presidents University of Alabama, Dr. Alva Wood, 1831, Dr. Basil Manly, 1837, who often filled pulpit. A resolution from this church 1844, resulted in formation of Northern and Southern Baptist Conventions. Sponsored other churches: Hopewell, 1830; Southside, 1889; Holt, 1903; Calvary, 1910; Westend, 1910; Forest Lake, 1936 and Circlewood, 1948.

Erected 1973 by Alabama Historical Association.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. In addition, it is included in the Alabama Historical Association series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1818.

Location. 33° 12.422′ N, 87° 34.027′ W. Marker is in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, in Tuscaloosa County. Marker is at the intersection of Greensboro Avenue and 8th Street, on the right when traveling north on Greensboro Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 721 Greensboro Avenue, Tuscaloosa AL 35401, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Tuscaloosa First United Methodist Church (within shouting

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distance of this marker); Tushkalusa (within shouting distance of this marker); First Presbyterian Church (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); St. John The Baptist Catholic Church (about 500 feet away); Christ Episcopal Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Friedman Home (approx. 0.2 miles away); April 2011 Tornado Outbreak (approx. 0.2 miles away); Brown's Dollar Store (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tuscaloosa.

Photographed By Tim & Renda Carr, September 5, 2010

2. First Baptist Church Marker

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Photographed By Tim & Renda Carr, September 5, 2010

3. First Baptist Church

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 6, 2010, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. This page has been viewed 999 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 6, 2010, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.