Concord Missionary Baptist Church-Site of the Founding of the Florida Baptist Convention
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Markerman62
N 30° 36.617 W 083° 32.120
17R E 256944 N 3389152
A church located in northern Madison County that has been carrying on now for 172 years.
Waymark Code: WMHQW8
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 08/06/2013
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Side 1
For the glory of God, the church was constituted June 20, 1841. The charter members were: Richard J. and Eliza Mays; Joshua W.P. and Mary McCall; William T., Elizabeth and Harriet Johnson; black servants, Elbert, Phillis, Marmadore, April, Marshall and Nancy. Elders Alex Mosely and John Broome assisted in the Constitution. The church and cemeteries are on 20 acres of land given by Richard J. Mays. West Florida and Alachua Associational Delegates meeting with Florida Association here November 20, 1854, formed the Florida Baptist Convention.
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Side 2
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Concord Church helped organize The Florida Baptist Association at Indian Springs, March 2, 1843. It has had a prominent role in the Mercer Baptist Association. Very early it gave support to The Union Meetings and Christian Education. The Negro members lettered out and formed New Canaan Church under leadership of Horace Joseph shortly after the conclusion of the Civil War. Strong in leadership, firm in discipline, a Monument to God's Grace, Concord Church has been active for 132 consecutive years.
Marker Number: 0
Date: 1973
County: Madison
Marker Type: Roadside
Sponsored or placed by: Concord Missionary Baptist Church in cooperation with the Madison County Historical Society
Website: Not listed
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