Charleston Baptist Temple Explained

Charleston Baptist Temple
Location:209 Morris St., Charleston, West Virginia
Coordinates:38.3453°N -81.6289°W
Built:1924
Architect:Flagg, Ernest
Architecture:Colonial Revival
Added:April 04, 2000
Refnum:00000252

Charleston Baptist Temple is a historic Baptist church located at Charleston, West Virginia. It is a two-story, brick church with Georgian and Federal style details. It was designed by architect Ernest Flagg and constructed in 1924. It is composed of a central sanctuary block with matching wings and a rear addition constructed in 1955. The facade features a central tower, which contains the steeple. The spire is copper-clad and flares out to cover an open belfry with decorated engaged Corinthian columns and arched openings. Directly below the belfry is a baluster area above the clock portion of the tower.[1]

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2000.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: National Register of Historic Places Inventory Nomination Form. 2009-04-04. Charleston Baptist Temple. State of West Virginia, West Virginia Division of Culture and History, Historic Preservation.