First Baptist Church (Columbus, Indiana)
First Baptist Church | |
First Baptist Church, Columbus, Indiana | |
| Location | 3300 Fairlawn Dr., Columbus, Indiana |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 39°14′1″N 85°52′20″W / 39.23361°N 85.87222°W |
| Architect | Harry Weese |
| Architectural style | Modern |
| MPS | Modernism in Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Design, and Art in Bartholomew County, 1942-1965 MPS |
| NRHP reference No. | 00000707 |
| Significant dates | |
| Added to NRHP | May 16, 2000 |
| Designated NHL | May 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.