First Baptist Church -- Eufala AL
N 31° 53.495 W 085° 08.620
16R E 675559 N 3529921
First Baptist Church in downtown Eufala AL, founded in 1837 but whose sanctuary dates from 1907.
Waymark Code: WMWHMY
Location: Alabama, United States
Date Posted: 09/07/2017
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The stately Greek Revival First Baptist Church in downtown Eufala AL serves the faithful in this picturesque town from its sanctuary built in 1907.
A state historic marker in front of the church reads as follows:
"Irwinton Baptist Church was constituted on June 24, 1837. The name of the town changed to Eufaula in 1843 and consequently the name of the church became Eufaula First Baptist Church. The church assumed its third name in 1869 when it was changed to First Baptist Church of Eufaula. The church met temporarily in the male academy at the NW corner of Union and Livingston Streets. In 1841 a new church building was erected at the NW corner of Union and Forsyth Streets. The second church was built at this location and was dedicated on Nov. 5, 1871. The building was destroyed by fire caused by lightning on Aug. 12, 1907 and rebuilt using the same exterior walls without the steeple."
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1907
Age of Church building determined by?: Historical Society
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: 10:00 AM
Street address of Church: 125 S Randolph Eufala, AL
Primary 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
Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed
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