First Baptist Church - Carthage, Illinois
Posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
N 40° 24.828 W 091° 08.053
15T E 658301 N 4475357
Historic Baptist church in Carthage, Illinois.
Waymark Code: WMF8WR
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 09/11/2012
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member lumbricus
Views: 1

The First Baptist Church was built in 1910 is located just off the Carthage Courthouse Square historic district. The light colored brick building is two stories tall with a multi-sided cupola on the top. The main entrance has four columns and a pedimented gabled end. The church appears to be in very good condition and continues to serve its active congregation.
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1910

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 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: 10:15 AM

Street address of Church:
601 Main Street
Carthage, Illinois


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

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

Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed

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