First Baptist Church (Farmville, Virginia) facts for kids
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First Baptist Church
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U.S. Historic district
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Front and southern side of the church
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 Location in Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Location | 100 S. Main St., Farmville, Virginia |
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| Area | .262 acres (0.106 ha) |
| Built | c. 1855-1895 |
| Architectural style | Late Gothic Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 13000046 |
Quick facts for kids Significant dates |
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| Added to NRHP | February 27, 2013 |
The First Baptist Church in Farmville, Virginia, is a very old and important African-American Baptist church. It was built a long time ago, between about 1855 and 1895. This church is special because of its history and its unique design.
It is a one-story building made of brick. It has a full basement underneath. The church is built in a style called Late Gothic Revival. This style often includes pointed arches and tall windows.
What Makes It Special?
The First Baptist Church has a tall, square tower right in the middle of its front. Its windows have pointed arches. These windows are filled with beautiful stained glass and milky-white glass. The main entrance has two large doors. Above these doors is a pointed arch window.
Inside the church, you can still see the original wooden pews. Pews are the long benches where people sit. There is also special wood paneling on the walls. This is called beaded board wainscoting.
A Place of Change
This church played a very important role in history. During the 1950s and 1960s, many meetings happened here. These meetings were about ending segregation in schools. Segregation meant that Black and white students went to separate schools. People met at the church to work towards making schools fair for everyone in Prince Edward County, Virginia.
The First Baptist Church was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2013. This means it is recognized as an important historical site. It is also part of the larger Farmville Historic District.
See also
- Robert Russa Moton Museum
- Davis v. County School Board of Prince Edward County
- Griffin v. County School Board of Prince Edward County
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