Baptist Churches · SC · est. 1858 · Historic register

Downtown Baptist Church

101 WEST MCBEE AVENUE, Greenville, SC 29601

About Downtown Baptist Church


Downtown Baptist Church is a Baptist Churches church located at 101 WEST MCBEE AVENUE, Greenville, SC, 29601. Downtown Baptist Church was founded in 1858. You can reach Downtown Baptist Church at +18642355746.

Downtown Baptist Church through the years


  1. 1858 Founded
  2. 1977-08-16 Added to the National Register

Where is Downtown Baptist Church located?


Downtown Baptist Church is located at 101 WEST MCBEE AVENUE, Greenville, SC, 29601. The building sits at coordinates 34.84986, -82.40139, placing it in Greenville, SC 29601.

Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.

The neighborhood around Downtown Baptist Church


The ZIP code 29601 area around Downtown Baptist Church is home to 12,993 residents with a median household income of $70,580 and a median age of 41.0 years, according to the US Census Bureau's 2022 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

12,993 Residents in ZIP 29601
41.0 Median age
$70,580 Median household income

US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 five-year estimates.

What to expect at a service at Downtown Baptist Church


Baptist churches emphasize Scripture, a clear gospel message, and music — and welcome visitors to observe freely.

  • Services usually run 60–90 minutes: worship songs, a Bible-centered sermon, and an invitation to respond.
  • Communion (called the Lord's Supper) is observed periodically, open to anyone who has professed faith in Christ.
  • Dress is casual; families are welcomed and children are often part of the service.

Generalized notes for first-time visitors. Individual churches vary — when in doubt, ask a greeter at the door.

Downtown Baptist Church on the National Register of Historic Places


Downtown Baptist Church is listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places under reference 77001225, added to the Register on 1977-08-16.

Read the official NPS nomination for Downtown Baptist Church →

Churches sharing the architectural tradition of Downtown Baptist Church


5 other US churches in the Greek Revival architecture tradition are indexed in Churches List.

Churches founded the same year as Downtown Baptist Church


5 other churches with a documented founding year of 1858 are indexed in Churches List.

Downtown Baptist Church by the numbers


168 Years of continuous worship since 1858
Greek Revival architecture Architectural tradition
Samuel Sloan Architect (Wikidata)

Questions and answers about Downtown Baptist Church


What denomination is Downtown Baptist Church?
This church is part of the Baptist Churches tradition.
Where is Downtown Baptist Church located?
Downtown Baptist Church is located at 101 WEST MCBEE AVENUE, Greenville, SC, 29601.
When was Downtown Baptist Church founded?
Founded in 1858.
Is Downtown Baptist Church on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes — NRHP reference 77001225, added 1977-08-16.
What is the architecture of Downtown Baptist Church?
Downtown Baptist Church is a Greek Revival architecture building, designed by Samuel Sloan.

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