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First Baptist Church (Historic Location)
First Baptist Church (Historic Location)
Historic Baptist congregation location with Rev J.O. Willett as pastor.
The Story
The First Baptist Church was located at the southwest corner of Vine and 5th streets during the early 1900s. Rev. J.O. Willett served as pastor, as listed in the 1909-10 city directory. This congregation has since relocated to other facilities as the city expanded.
Additional Source References
Mentions of this site found in historical sources. These excerpts are auto-extracted and unverified — presented for research purposes until an editor confirms them.
The first permanent church building for the First Baptist Church in Poplar Bluff.
“In 1883 a handsome and substantial church building was erected in the western part of town on Vine street, (the present location).”
A frame church building completed in 1883 featuring a 700-pound bell and a Story & Camp organ.
“in the month of June, 1883, a handsome frame building was completed under the supervision of experienced workmen.”
A caption identifying the First Baptist Church.
“First Baptist Church”
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City Directory Listings
This address appears in the following historic city directory listings.
First Baptist Church
Vine sw cor 6th Rev J O Willett pastor
Dunham Directory Co.'s Poplar Bluff Missouri City Directory for 1909-1910
First Baptist Church
Vine sw cor 6th
Dunham Directory Co.'s Poplar Bluff Missouri City Directory for 1909-1910
Quick Facts
Era
1900s
Year Built
1909
Area
Downtown
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