First Baptist Church (Muncie, Indiana) Explained

First Baptist Church
Location:309 E. Adams St., Muncie, Indiana
Coordinates:40.1917°N -85.3839°W
Built:-1929
Architect:Hannaford, Samuel, & Sons
Builder:Morrow & Morrow
Architecture:Late Gothic Revival
Added:November 14, 1988
Area:less than one acre
Refnum:88002125

First Baptist Church is a historic Baptist church located at 309 E. Adams Street in Muncie, Indiana. The Late Gothic Revival building was designed by Samuel Hannaford & Sons and constructed in 1928-1929 by Morrow & Morrow. It is constructed of Indiana limestone and has a cruciform plan. It features and engaged five-story tower.[1]

It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1988.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Indiana State Historic Architectural and Archaeological Research Database (SHAARD) . Department of Natural Resources, Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology . Searchable database. 2015-08-01. Note: This includes Web site: National Register of Historic Places Inventory Nomination Form: Downtown Muncie MRA. 2015-08-01. Gary R. Rice . Lenny Lepola . Gretchen Bookout Cheesman . Paul C. Diebiold . PDF. May 1985. and Accompanying photographs.