Charleston Baptist Temple
National Register of Historic Places

Charleston Baptist Temple

Charleston, Kanawha County, West Virginia
Listed
April 3, 2000
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
00000252

About this property

Charleston Baptist Temple is a historic Baptist church located at Charleston, West Virginia. It is a two-story, brick church with Georgian and Federal style details. It was designed by architect Ernest Flagg and constructed in 1924. It is composed of a central sanctuary block with matching wings and a rear addition constructed in 1955. The facade features a central tower, which contains the steeple. The spire is copper-clad and flares out to cover an open belfry with decorated engaged Corinthian columns and arched openings. Directly below the belfry is a baluster area above the clock portion of the tower. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2000.

Location

209 Morris St.
Charleston, Kanawha County, West Virginia
38.34539, -81.62877

Categories

ARCHITECTURE
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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When was Charleston Baptist Temple listed on the National Register?

Charleston Baptist Temple was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 3, 2000.

What type of historic resource is Charleston Baptist Temple?

Charleston Baptist Temple is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Charleston Baptist Temple?

The period of significance for Charleston Baptist Temple is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1924.

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