Our Historic Church Building at Bay Street Presbyterian Church

The Lord has blessed Bay Street Presbyterian Church (PCA) with a building that has amazing architecture and a wonderful atmosphere for worship. Bay Street Presbyterian Church is on the National Historic Register as a contributing feature of the Hattiesburg Historic Neighborhood. Our original building was constructed in 1906 in the late 18th century French Gothic Revival style under the supervision of Architect R.H. Hunt of Chattanooga, Tennessee.

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The Bay Street Presbyterian Church building, constructed in 1906, features a late 18th-century French Gothic Revival style designed by Architect R.H. Hunt of Chattanooga, Tennessee. Bay Street Presbyterian Church is historically significant as it is listed on the National Historic Register as a contributing feature of the Hattiesburg Historic Neighborhood. Over the years, the building has been enhanced with notable additions including electric light fixtures, beautiful stained glass windows, and a 1922 Moeller Pipe Organ, all donated by the Westminster Aid Society.

Since its original construction there have been several notable additions. These include electric light fixtures, beautiful stained glass windows, and a 1922 Moeller Pipe Organ all of which were donated by the Westminster Aid Society, now Women in the Church (WIC). Also added were a classroom wing and a fellowship hall.

While we are truly blessed to have one of the most recognizable and beautiful church buildings in the Hattiesburg area the greater blessing has been to use this wonderful space to preach and teach the Word of God and to minister to our community in the name of Christ.

We hope you will come see us Sunday. Check out our historic building and worship the Lord with us.

Frequently Asked Questions

1 What is the history and architectural style of the Bay Street Presbyterian Church building?

The original Bay Street Presbyterian Church building was constructed in 1906. It was designed in the late 18th-century French Gothic Revival style by Architect R.H. Hunt of Chattanooga, Tennessee.

2 Is the Bay Street Presbyterian Church building historically significant?

Yes, the church building is listed on the National Historic Register. It is recognized as a contributing feature of the Hattiesburg Historic Neighborhood, highlighting its importance to the area's heritage.

3 What notable features or additions have been made to the church building?

Over the years, several additions have enhanced the building. These include electric light fixtures, beautiful stained glass windows, and a 1922 Moeller Pipe Organ, all donated by the Westminster Aid Society (now WIC). A classroom wing and a fellowship hall were also added.

4 Can I visit the Bay Street Presbyterian Church building?

Yes, the church encourages visitors to come and see their historic building. You are invited to worship the Lord with them on Sunday.