Emmanuel Baptist Church
N 31° 18.698 W 092° 26.821
15R E 552619 N 3464271
Historical church located at 430 Jackson Street in Alexandria, Louisiana
Waymark Code: WM514G
Location: Louisiana, United States
Date Posted: 10/24/2008
Views: 23
According to early church minutes in the archives, Emmanuel began as “...the first Southern Baptist church of Alexandria-Pineville, organized on Tuesday, September 6, 1881 with twelve charter members...” On March 30, 1893, the 56 member body held special services at the Alexandria courthouse and voted to acquire property in Alexandria, enlarge the work of the denomination in Alexandria and Pineville, and change its name to Emmanuel, meaning “God with us.” From those humble beginnings, Emmanuel has rejoiced in a proud heritage of Baptist tradition.
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Marker Name: Emmanuel Baptist Church
Marker Type: Roadside
What does marker relate to?: Building
Parish: Rapides
Year Erected or Date Dedicated: Not listed
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