The Downtown Baptist Church, located at 101 W. McBee Avenue, is a standout example of Greek Revival architecture in downtown Greenville.

• Built: Circa 1857–1858 as Greenville’s First Baptist Church, replacing an older riverside structure.
• Architect: Designed by notable Philadelphia architect Samuel Sloan.
• Style: Grand Greek Revival temple form with six fluted Ionic columns, a high raised basement, striking pediment, and rising copper-clad spire.
• Modifications: Enlarged with side galleries and balconies in 1915; those were removed in a 2011 renovation—preserving its original architectural integrity.

Initially home to Greenville’s First Baptist congregation until their move to a larger Cleveland Street campus in the late 1970s. In 1974, a portion of that congregation chose to remain downtown, founding the Downtown Baptist Church. The site was recognized and added to the National Register of Historic Places on August 16, 1977. Today, the building serves as the Grace Church downtown campus, offering a vibrant spiritual hub in the heart of downtown Greenville .

• While still in active worship use, it welcomes visitors to appreciate its towering portico, stained glass windows, and historic copper spire.
• A historical marker in front notes its 1857–1858 dedication and 1977.
• The church is centrally located, adjacent to prominent landmarks like the Poinsett Hotel and Centre Stage theater.
• Suitable for inclusion in downtown walking tours showcasing Greenville’s 19th-century heritage.