Parker Memorial Baptist Church

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Parker Memorial Baptist Church
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Location1205 Quintard Ave., Anniston, Alabama
Coordinates 33°39′36″N85°49′34″W / 33.66000°N 85.82611°W / 33.66000; -85.82611 Coordinates: 33°39′36″N85°49′34″W / 33.66000°N 85.82611°W / 33.66000; -85.82611
Area1.9 acres (0.77 ha)
Built1888
ArchitectKennerly, George
Architectural styleGothic
MPS Anniston MRA
NRHP reference No. 85002881 [1]
Significant dates
Added to NRHPOctober 3, 1985
Designated ARLHSeptember 24, 1981 [2]

Parker Memorial Baptist Church is a historic Southern Baptist church at 1205 Quintard Avenue in Anniston, Alabama. Built in 1888, it was added to the Alabama Register of Landmarks and Heritage in 1981, [2] and the National Register of Historic Places in 1985. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. 1 2 "The Alabama Register of Landmarks & Heritage". preserveala.org. Alabama Historical Commission. June 21, 2013. Archived from the original (PDF) on December 24, 2013. Retrieved March 9, 2014.