First Baptist Church - Columbus, Georgia
N 32° 28.109 W 084° 59.380
16S E 688931 N 3594145
This is one of the oldest and largest churches in Columbus, Georgia. It occupies the 200 block of 12th. Street. It is in excellent condition - both structurally and as a congregation!
Waymark Code: WM4558
Location: Georgia, United States
Date Posted: 07/08/2008
Views: 47
The following information was derived from a historic marker located at the site:
On February 14, 1829, twelve persons met and organized under the name Ephesus Baptist Church of Columbus. The northern half of this block had been designated to used for religious purposes in the state survey of 1828, and a small meeting house was built for the church on this site in 1830. This was replaced by a larger frame structure in 1840, the same year that the General Assembly of Georgia granted a charter to the Baptist Church of Columbus. The name was changed to First Baptist Church of Columbus in 1896.
The present sanctuary was constructed in 1859. The Doric Columns and wings were added in this century.
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 02/14/1829
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 is open to the public, please indicate hours: From: 9:00 AM To: 5:00 PM
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:
200 12th. Street
Columbus, Georgia USA
31902
Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed
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