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Lynchburg's first African Baptist church

Lynchburg's first African Baptist church

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Kyle McLonely

The tallest object on the downtown skyline, Court Street Baptist Church serves the black Baptist population of Lynchburg.

If you look at the Lynchburg skyline, the Court Street Baptist Church is the tallest object in the area. It serves the black Baptist population of Lynchburg and stands as a prominent piece of Virginia heritage.

The congregation was organized in 1843 and was originally known as the African Baptist Church of Lynchburg. It was the first of its kind in the city.

The church was designed by R.C. Burkholder and completed in 1880. Located at 517 Court Street, the building remains a primary landmark on the downtown skyline.

Today, the church continues to serve the black Baptist population of the city. It stands at an elevation of 215 meters, maintaining its position as a significant architectural site.

Sources: Wikipedia, OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, Wikimedia Commons

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