First Baptist Church 1898 Sanctuary - Madison, Florida
N 30° 28.124 W 083° 25.012
17R E 267969 N 3373208
Quick Description: This marker is located on the NE Corner of W. Pinckney St. and S. Orange ST.
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 11/12/2009 8:52:50 AM
Waymark Code: WM7N77
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Long Description:
The Marker Reads:
This structure represents an adaptation of the Queen Anne style of
architecture to local ecclesiastical need and traditional building
materials. Both the stimulus for constructing a new sanctuary and
the idea for it's basic design are attributed to the Reverend
Stephen Crockett, an Englishman who served as pastor and the time.
Crockett's design is unusual for and place; however, it's most
unusual facet remains hidden until the visitor enters: the interior
plan is octagonal. The sanctuary was moved to this location in
1956. It was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in
1978.
Marker Number: F-296
Date: 1982
County: Madison
Marker Type: Roadside
Sponsored or placed by: First Baptist Church, Madison, Florida, Department of State
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