St. Luke Baptist Church, Gothic Revival Baptist church in Marianna, Florida, United States
St. Luke Baptist Church is a two-story red brick building in Marianna, Florida, with a central square tower topped by a pyramidal roof and a cross. Its front facade has a triangular gable above a circular window and three tall Gothic-arched openings: a central bricked-in arch and two pointed-arch windows with tracery. A chain-link fence with a "NO TRESPASSING" sign stands in front.
The congregation was established in 1867 and was originally located near the Chipola River. The current brick building was constructed in 1921 under the leadership of Reverend David Britt.
The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places on February 12, 2003, a recognition of its place in Marianna's built landscape. After Hurricane Michael struck in October 2018, plans revealed in 2025 call for a park on the site of the church ruins.
The church stands at 4476 East Jackson Street, and a chain-link fence with a "NO TRESPASSING" sign runs in front of the facade. The building was nearly destroyed in Hurricane Michael in October 2018, and in 2025 plans were revealed to create a park on the site of the ruins. Check locally before travelling, as the structure is not open for visits.
The church was nearly destroyed when Hurricane Michael struck in October 2018, leaving the brick shell seen behind the chain-link fence today. In 2025, plans were revealed to create a park on the site of the ruins.
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