Mount Pleasant Baptist Church
Posted by: 
Markerman62
N 28° 32.303 W 081° 23.345
17R E 461936 N 3156905
Located at South St and Parramore Ave.
Waymark Code: WMVG4F
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 04/14/2017
Views: 8
701 West South Street
This African American church was organized in 1919 and met in various locations, including a bush arbor constructed of poles covered with branches. In 1921, land was purchased at this corner for a permanent structure, which was completed in 1924. Skilled craftsmen who were members of the church handmade the rusticated concrete blocks used to construct the exterior walls of the Gothic Style church. The Mount Pleasant Baptist congregation worshipped here until 1980. This is the oldest African American church building in the city.
Marker Number: None
Date: None
County: Orange
Marker Type: Plaque
Sponsored or placed by: The Orlando Community Redevelopment Agency
Website: Not listed
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