First Baptist Church (Columbus, Indiana)

First Baptist Church
First Baptist Church, Columbus, Indiana
First Baptist Church (Columbus, Indiana) is located in Bartholomew County, Indiana
First Baptist Church (Columbus, Indiana)
First Baptist Church (Columbus, Indiana) is located in Indiana
First Baptist Church (Columbus, Indiana)
First Baptist Church (Columbus, Indiana) is located in the United States
First Baptist Church (Columbus, Indiana)
Location3300 Fairlawn Dr., Columbus, Indiana
Coordinates39°14′1″N 85°52′20″W / 39.23361°N 85.87222°W / 39.23361; -85.87222
ArchitectHarry Weese
Architectural styleModern
MPSModernism in Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Design, and Art in Bartholomew County, 1942-1965 MPS
NRHP reference No.00000707 [1]
Significant dates
Added to NRHPMay 16, 2000
Designated NHLMay 16, 2000[2]

The First Baptist Church is one of six National Historic Landmarks in Columbus, Indiana, United States. It was designed by distinguished architect Harry Weese; construction was completed in 1965.[3] Since completion, few alterations have been made and the building has retained its integrity. It was one of the first church designs to integrate Modern movement architecture and a non-traditional church plan.[3]

  1. ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
  2. ^ "First Baptist Church (Columbus)". National Historic Landmarks Program. National Park Service. Archived from the original on June 5, 2011. Retrieved June 5, 2009.
  3. ^ a b Thayer, Laura. "National Historic Landmark Nomination: First Baptist Church". National Park Service. and Accompanying seven photos from 1999