Severns Valley Baptist Church
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N 37° 41.678 W 085° 51.475
16S E 600687 N 4172548
The oldest continuing Baptist congregation west of Allegheny Mountains.
Waymark Code: WMBG9
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 04/28/2006
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member ChapterhouseInc
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The oldest continuing Baptist congregation west of Allegheny Mtns., organized June 17, 1781, near Hynes Station. Preceded by log structures, this edifice completed 1834, by John Y. Hill. Sold, to First Baptist Church, 1897, and services held until 1974, except when USA soldiers used building as hospital, 1865. Listed on National Register of Historic Places.
Marker Name: Severns Valley Baptist Church

Marker Location: City

Type of Marker: Building

Marker Number (for official markers): 1621

Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker:
Kentucky Historical Society Kentucky Department of Highways
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