First Baptist Church (Columbus, Indiana)

First Baptist Church
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
Significant dates
Added to NRHPMay 16, 2000
Designated NHLMay 16, 2000

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. 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.