Charleston Baptist Temple, Charleston

Name: Charleston Baptist Temple
Address: 209 Morris St, Charleston, 25301-1820, United States
Telephone: +1 304-346-9627

#13 among attractions in Charleston

Historical place, Church, Georgian architecture

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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. ()

Built: 1924 (100 years ago)Coordinates: 38°20'44"N, 81°37'43"W

Address

209 Morris StDowntown CharlestonCharleston 25301-1820 United States

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+1 304-346-9627

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Charleston Baptist Temple – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Charleston Town Center, Appalachian Power Park, Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center, Clay Center.

0.8 miNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Charleston Town Center, Charleston
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~1590 ftNE
Outdoor activities, Baseball, Sport venue
Appalachian Power Park, Charleston
8 min walk • Appalachian Power Park is the current home field for the Charleston Dirty Birds, a baseball team in the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.
1 miNW
Convention center, Sport venue, Sport
Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center, Charleston
25 min walk • The Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center is a municipal complex located in the downtown area of Charleston, West Virginia, United States. Originally completed in 1958. It consists of four main components: the Coliseum, the Theater, the Auditorium, and the Convention Center.
~940 ftN
Music and shows, Nightlife, Art museum
Clay Center, Charleston
5 min walk • The Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences of West Virginia in Charleston, West Virginia, US is a 240,000-square-foot facility dedicated to promoting performing arts, visual arts, and the sciences.
0.8 miNW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Charleston Municipal Auditorium, Charleston
21 min walk • Charleston Municipal Auditorium is a public auditorium in Charleston, West Virginia. It was constructed in 1939 and is a large monolithic concrete and steel structure, situated in the southwestern section of Charleston's central business district.
0.6 miNW
Historical place, City hall
Charleston City Hall, Charleston
17 min walk • Charleston City Hall is a historic city hall located at Charleston, West Virginia. It was constructed in 1921 in the Neoclassical style. It is located opposite the Kanawha County Courthouse, at the center of downtown Charleston.
~1370 ftNW
Church, Romanesque architecture
Basilica of the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, Charleston
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0.4 miN
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Simpson Memorial United Methodist Church, Charleston
12 min walk • Simpson Memorial United Methodist Church, historically known as the Simpson Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church, is a historic Methodist Episcopal Church, now United Methodist, located at Charleston, West Virginia. It was constructed in 1914 and is a nearly square building on a high foundation.
~1090 ftNW
Sacred and religious sites, Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St. John's Episcopal Church, Charleston
6 min walk • St. John's Episcopal Church is an historic Episcopal church located at 1105 Quarrier Street in Charleston, West Virginia, in the United States. On November 2, 1989, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places. It was also listed as a contributing property in the Downtown Charleston Historic District in 2006.
0.7 miNW
Romanesque architecture, Romanesque revival architecture
Kanawha County Courthouse, Charleston
18 min walk • Kanawha County Courthouse is a historic courthouse located at Charleston, West Virginia. It is located across from the Charleston City Hall, and is a block-long structure constructed in 1892 of rock-face masonry.
0.7 miW
Trail, Georgian architecture, Greek Revival architecture
Sunrise, Charleston
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Charleston Baptist Temple?

Nearby attractions include Clay Center, Charleston (5 min walk), St. John's Episcopal Church, Charleston (6 min walk), Basilica of the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, Charleston (7 min walk), Elizabeth Harden Gilmore House, Charleston (10 min walk).

How to get to Charleston Baptist Temple by public transport?

The nearest stations to Charleston Baptist Temple:

Train

Charleston (14 min walk)

Bus

Greyhound Bus Station (26 min walk)