FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

Historic Property

Alternate Name:

Unknown

Street Address:

307 South Manning Street, Anderson, SC

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Site Number:

S108042001400052

Date Surveyed:

May 1971

Category:

Building

Construction Date:

1859

Historic Use:

Religion

Current Use:

Religion

Signficant Architectural Features:

2 story structure with central tower and side tower (smaller). Projecting octagonal bay to R side. Asymmetrical front facade with main entranceway to R (double and 2 paned with fanlight and arched surround. Windows are 1/1 with keystones. Smaller single entrance to right. OUTBUILDINGS:

Historical Information:

First brick sanctuary having been constructed in 1859. Despite much remodeling and many additions, the original construction may still be seen. An outgrowth of a congregation reorganized in 1821, its membership is the largest of any church in Anderson County.

Source of Historical Information:

See NR info

Survey:

Anderson - City, 1971 and 1978

Archives Location:

Box 14, Series 108042, Survey of historic resources (county by county data on surface properties), circa 1971-2014

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