First Baptist Church of Grand Blanc
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First Baptist Church of Grand Blanc
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The south side of the church, September 2014
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 Location in Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Location | 6101 S. Saginaw St., Grand Blanc, Michigan |
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| Area | less than one acre |
| Built | 1851 |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival |
| MPS | Genesee County MRA |
| NRHP reference No. | 83000844 |
| Added to NRHP | June 20, 1983 |
The First Baptist Church of Grand Blanc is a historic building in Grand Blanc, Michigan. You can find it at 6106 S. Saginaw Street. This church was built way back in 1851. Because it's so old and special, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983. Today, it still serves as a church for the local Baptist community.
History of the Church
The First Baptist Church of Grand Blanc started in 1833. In the beginning, people met for church services in their homes or even in barns. A person named Chauncey Gibson helped find a place to build a permanent church. The church building was finished in 1851. Later, in 1879, the church welcomed its first full-time pastor, Elder Edgar Randall. He led the church for many years, until 1911.
What the Church Looks Like
The First Baptist Church of Grand Blanc has a rectangular shape. It has a pointed roof, which is called a gable end. The front of the church has a main entrance with two doors. These doors are framed by tall, flat columns called pilasters. Above the doors is a decorative band called an entablature.
On both sides of the main doors, you can see beautiful stained glass windows. More windows are along the sides of the church building. On top of the church, there is an eight-sided tower. This tower is called a belfry, and it likely once held a bell. The church's design is in the Greek Revival style, which was popular a long time ago.
