National Register of Historic Places

First Baptist Church

First Baptist Church is a historic place in Columbus, Bartholomew County, Indiana, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on May 16, 2000, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 00000707.

Columbus, Bartholomew County, IndianaListed May 16, 2000NRIS #00000707★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is First Baptist Church?

The First Baptist Church is one of seven National Historic Landmarks in Columbus, Indiana, United States. It was designed by distinguished architect Harry Weese and completed in 1965. Since completion, few alterations have been made and the building has retained its integrity. It was one of the first church designs to integrate Modern movement architecture and a non-traditional church plan.

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Listing details

Name
First Baptist Church
City
Columbus
County
Bartholomew County
State
Indiana
Listed on the National Register
May 16, 2000
NRIS reference number
00000707
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
39.23367, -85.87219
When was First Baptist Church listed on the National Register?

First Baptist Church was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 16, 2000.

Where is First Baptist Church located?

First Baptist Church is located in Columbus, Bartholomew County, Indiana at approximately 39.23367, -85.87219. See the map above.

Is First Baptist Church a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. First Baptist Church is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.