National Register Properties in Oklahoma

ST THOMAS PRIMITIVE BAPTIST CHURCH

For more information Click here                                                                                                                      Close Window                                       

Complete National Register Site Documentation: Click Here

 

Image may be distorted  for Actual Size Image :- Click Here Click For Full Size Image ST THOMAS PRIMITIVE BAPTIST CHURCH

 

 

 

DESCRIPTION: THE ST THOMAS PRIMITIVE BAPTIST CHURCH IN SUMMIT, OKLAHOMA WAS SIGNIFICANT IN THE EARLY SETTLEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT OF THIS ALL-BLACK TOWN. THE CHURCH BUILDING IS THE OLDEST, INTACT PUBLIC BUILDING IN TOWN AND SERVED A CENTRAL ROLE IN THE SOCIO-CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE TOWN. THE CHURCH IS A SINGLE-STORY, FRONT-GABLED STONE BUILDING. A SQUARE CUPOLA IS LOCATED ON THE RIDGE AT THE EAST END OF THE ROOF. LISTED IN NATIONAL REGISTER 3/3/2004.

NR ID Number 04000123

Historic Name

ST THOMAS PRIMITIVE BAPTIST CHURCH

Current Name

THE CHURCH UPON THE HILL

Project Name 

Latitude 35.66734
Longitude -95.42434

Address

5TH STREET, NORTH OF INTERSECTION WITH CHIMNEY MOUNTAIN ROAD

City

SUMMIT

County

MUSKOGEE

County code

101

Lot

18-28 (BLOCK 18); 20-22 (BLOCK 19)

Block

18, 19 SOUTH MUSKOGEE DEVELOPMENT COMPANY'S FIRST ADDITION
Section

Township

Range

Type BUILDING
Historic Function  RELIGION: RELIGIOUS FACILITY
Current Function RELIGION: RELIGIOUS FACILITY
Area Significance 1 EXPLORATION/SETTLEMENT
Area Significance 2 ETHNIC HERITAGE: BLACK
Architect / Builder THOMAS, L.W. (REV) - BUILDER
Date Prepared  SEPTEMBER 2003
Year Built 1922
Original Site  YES
Architectural  Style OTHER: GABLE FRONT CHURCH
Roof Material  ASPHALT
Wall Material STONE: SANDSTONE; WOOD
Window Material  WOOD
Door Material METAL
Decorative Detail
Condition GOOD

 
Comments:-

Top                                                                                                                                                                            Close Window