Siloam Baptist Church
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Siloam Baptist Church | |
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Siloam Baptist in July 2009 | |
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| Location | 503 Washington St., Marion, Alabama |
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| Coordinates | 32°37′44″N 87°19′4″W / 32.62889°N 87.31778°WCoordinates: 32°37′44″N 87°19′4″W / 32.62889°N 87.31778°W |
| Area | 0.7 acres (0.28 ha) |
| Built | 1848 |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival |
| Governing body | Private |
| NRHP Reference # | 82001615[1] |
| Added to NRHP | December 27, 1982 |
The Siloam Baptist Church congregation was established in 1822. The current brick Greek Revival building was completed in 1848.[1]
It is considered by Baptists in the state as one of the most important mother churches of many Alabama Baptist institutions and churches. Members of this church were instrumental in establishing both Judson College in 1838 and Howard College, now Samford University, in 1841.[2][3]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. 2009-03-13.
- ↑ Harris, W. Stuart (1991). Heritage of Perry County. Marion, Alabama: Perry County Historical and Preservation Society. pp. 70–92.
- ↑ Wilson, Mabel Ponder (1973). Some Early Alabama Churches. Marion, Alabama: Alabama Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution. pp. 134–144. ISBN 978-0-88428-029-3.
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