National Register of Historic Places
Centennial Baptist Church
Centennial Baptist Church is a historic place in Helena, Phillips County, Arkansas, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on July 31, 2003, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 03001044.
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Centennial Baptist Church
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About this place
What is Centennial Baptist Church?
The Centennial Baptist Church is a historic church building at the corner of York and Columbia Streets in Helena, Arkansas. It is significant for its association with Elias Camp Morris (1855-1922), who was the pastor of the church from 1879 and who was a driving force in the establishment of the National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc. Morris served as the convention's president from 1895 until his death, and his church served functionally as the organization's headquarters. The church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1987, and was declared a National Historic Landmark in 2003.
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Listing details
- Name
- Centennial Baptist Church
- City
- Helena
- County
- Phillips County
- State
- Arkansas
- Listed on the National Register
- July 31, 2003
- NRIS reference number
- 03001044
- Resource type
- building
- National Historic Landmark
- Yes
- Coordinates
- 34.52560, -90.59083
When was Centennial Baptist Church listed on the National Register?
Centennial Baptist Church was added to the National Register of Historic Places on July 31, 2003.
Where is Centennial Baptist Church located?
Centennial Baptist Church is located in Helena, Phillips County, Arkansas at approximately 34.52560, -90.59083. See the map above.
Is Centennial Baptist Church a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Centennial Baptist Church is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.
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