September 13,1925: New First Baptist Church
First Baptist Church was organized in 1871 and the first church building was constructed in 1876. The church was located on Second Street. A new church was built in 1901, next to the old...
Tagged: Dr. Henry A. Brown
July 14,1911:Brown Memorial Baptist Church Lets Contract
On this day in 1911, a contract was let to complete construction at Brown Memorial Baptist Church. A. H. Walls will be the contractor to complete the building, which includes the auditorium, vestibule and...
May 8,1935: Brown Memorial Baptist Church and First Baptist Church to Merge
On this day in 1935, an announcement was made that Brown Memorial Baptist Church (pictured left) and First Baptist Church (pictured right) planned to merge. A vote was taken...