You’re looking for a tall, stone Gothic Revival church right at the corner of Spring and Cottage Streets, with a massive square tower and eye-catching red doors-just follow the stone buttresses and you can’t miss it!
Now, picture yourself standing here nearly a hundred years ago, right after a tornado came roaring through town-imagine the wild winds and swirling debris, leaving the congregation with nothing but the determination to rebuild. And rebuild they did! In 1926, out of those ruins, this incredible stone church rose up, thanks to the designs of Thompson and Harding. Can you see the stained glass window up high in the tower? On a sunny afternoon, the colors spill into the nave like a river of light, adding a splash of magic to every service. The thick walls and heavy buttresses make you feel as if you’re stepping into an ancient European cathedral, right in the middle of Hot Springs.
The congregation itself has roots going all the way back to 1866-so think about all the stories, laughter, and maybe a few questionable choir notes that have echoed through this place over the years. Today, Reverend Mark Nabors leads the flock, carrying on a legacy strong enough to withstand even Mother Nature’s attempts to blow the roof off. And just so you know, this building’s grand Gothic style was impressive enough to earn it a spot on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. Quite a comeback story, isn’t it?
