First Baptist Church Manakin - Manakin-Sabot, VA
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bluesnote
N 37° 36.112 W 077° 42.186
18S E 261374 N 4165078
A historic church right next to Route 6.
Waymark Code: WM15JGD
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 01/12/2022
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The plaque says, "Organized as Dover Mines Church about 1863, First Baptist Church, Manakin is one of the oldest African American churches in Goochland County. Its members separated from Dover Baptist Church. Initially conducting their services at different sites, the Dover Mines congregation eventually converted a tool house into a church nearby. In 1891, trustees W. T. Taylor, Scott Houston, and John Christian purchased the Deitrick Hotel lot property here. Church members built this picturesque Italianate church in 1922, using some bricks from the 18th century. According to tradition, the church members hauled the 18th-century bricks from the nearby ruins of Dover Anglican Church."
Address of Tower:
214 River Road West, Manakin-Sabot VA, 23103
Still Operational: yes
Number of bells in tower?: 1
Relevant website?: [Web Link]
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Tours or visits allowed in tower?: No
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