First Baptist Church was organized on January 27, 1879 by 26 people who were meeting at Chapin’s Gall on NP Avenue. Their first pastor was a supply pastor, Rev. George Vosburgh, who only stayed for a few months. The church was incorporated on July 20, 1881 and a new building started in the summer of 1881.[1] Many involved in the divorce rush during the early 1890’s found a home at the church because of “the eloquence of Rev. Cook and the musical ability of his wife who directed the choir.” When the topic of divorce came up in a sermon, the temporary members seemed to give little notice and still continued to attend the church.
Many involved in divorce rush during the early 1890’s found a home at the church because of “the eloquence of Rev. Cook and the musical ability of his wife who directed the choir.” When the topic of divorce came up in a sermon, the temporary members seemed to give little notice and still continued to attend the church.[2]FirstBaptist_01
Heather Brinkman, Digital History 2012