Smiths Grove Baptist Church - Smiths Grove, KY
N 37° 03.428 W 086° 12.461
16S E 570445 N 4101503
The congregation of Smiths Grove Baptist Church was organized in 1812, and the present building was designed by Creedmore Fleenor and constructed in 1898. In both the massing and detail, the designer of the church showed an awareness of the picturesque and even startling effects possible in Gothic styling. (National Register)
Waymark Code: WMMAD
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 08/16/2006
Views: 12
Constituted in 1812, this church is one of the older congregations in the county. Their first building was a log structure, but in 1871 they constructed a "union church" with the Presbyterians. The present building is an architectural gem and was designed by talented Bowling Green architect, Creedmore Fleenor. The building is Gothic Revival in styling and boasts thirty-two stained glass windows. The functioning bell tower features beautiful louvered vents, limestone detailing, a castellated roofline, and buttressed corners. Graceful limestone detailing outlines the large windows. The beautiful standing seam roof with copper finials enhances the building’s artistic effect
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1898
Age of Church building determined by?: Other reliable source
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: 10:30 AM
Street address of Church:
Main & 5th Sts
Smiths Grove, KY usa
42171
Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Not listed
If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed
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