Some history of Antioch Baptist Church in Beaumont, Texas explored.

The Antioch Baptist Church is one of the widely known churches of Beaumont, Texas held in such high regard. This news article will explain and explore the Antioch Baptist Church in Beaumont, Texas.

Antioch Baptist Church was built in 1896 by an African American Baptist congregation in a Gothic Revival style with large grand entry stairs. Antioch Baptist Church located in the African American business district in Downtown Beaumont This church held many religious services and was used for many community functions. (Ref: Antioch Baptist Church historical marker)

The building shows influence of the Gothic Revival style from that time period. That is due to the grand entry stairs. Unfortunately the grand entry stairs were removed earlier taking away some of the structural integrity and cultural significance of the church building.

The Antioch Baptist Church was abandoned in 1982 when Antioch Baptist Church moved to a different location within the city limits of Beaumont. This lead the church building to be slated for demolition. Fortunately however, the church was saved and renovated into loft apartments in 2008. The loft apartments would open in 2009. Today Antioch Baptist Church the only remaining African-American religious structure in Downtown Beaumont. (Ref: https://downtowntx.org/beaumont-texas/527-forsythe-st-beaumont-tx-77701)

Antioch Baptist Church is located at 527 Forsythe Street, Beaumont, Texas, US 77701.