First Baptist Church - Lynchburg, Virginia - This Old Church on Waymarking.com

Construction of the First Baptist Church began in 1884 and when it was dedicated in September 1886, this church was one of Lynchburg’s tallest and most recognized structures. The building was designed by noted New York Architect John Rochester Thomas, and is said to have been one of his favorite buildings. The First Baptist Congregation was found in July 1815 and has worshiped in three other building. In 1919 the First Baptist Congregation was instrumental in securing for Lynchburg the Virginia Baptist Hospital, which still serves as one of the city’s major medical facilities. In 1950, the church congregation once again played a major roll in the purchase and development of Eagle Eyrie, an estate 10-mile west of Lynchburg and serves as the Virginia Baptist Assembly Ground and as a summer Camp. Today Lynchburg’s First Baptist Church is still home of a large and active congregation and is one of the city’s most cherished historic landmarks.
Source/Credit: Virginia Department of Historic Resources

Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1884 Age of Church building determined by?: Historical Society 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: 11:00 AM Street address of Church: 1100 Court Street Lynchburg, Va United States 24501 Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link] If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed

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