First Baptist Church
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member deano1943
N 39° 16.074 W 081° 33.395
17S E 451986 N 4346654
The First Baptist Church is at 813 Market Street, Parkersburg, West Virginia.
Waymark Code: WM22Q5
Location: West Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 08/25/2007
Published By:Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
Views: 22

The First Baptist Church was built in 1871. Deacon Lysander Dudley presented plans for the church and was appointed to superintend building this structure.

The first meeting was held in the basement of the new church on January 2, 1872. An Education Building was added in 1959.

The First Baptist Church was built at the height of the Italianate period, and displays the characteristic elements of the style.

Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 09/07/1877

Age of Church building determined by?: Church website

If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Baptist

Street address of Church:
813 market Street
Parkersburg, WV USA
26101


Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]

If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed

If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Not listed

Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: Not Listed

Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed

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