First Baptist Church - Martinsburg, WV
Posted by: jiggs11
N 39° 27.407 W 077° 58.031
18S E 244704 N 4371671
First Baptist Church, dating from 1868, located in downtown Martinsburg
Waymark Code: WMRW35
Location: West Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 08/11/2016
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First Baptist Church traces its heritage back to 1835, when Mt Zion Baptist Church was begun. The present building was begun in 1868 by ten members of Mt Zion and completed in 1870. It has been and still is in use, although a modern facility has been built in Martinsburg in the early 2000's.
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 08/24/1869
Age of Church building determined by?: Cornerstone or plaque
If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Baptist
If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: From: 12:00 AM To: 12:00 AM
If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Sunday
Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: 9:00 AM
Street address of Church: 315 King Street Martinsburg, WV USA 25401
Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed
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