Samaria Baptist Church - Paragon, Indiana
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jcurtis55
N 39° 25.652 W 086° 37.667
16S E 532036 N 4364288
The Samaria Baptist Church north of Paragon Indiana was originally founded in 1829. The current sanctuary was built in 1860.
Waymark Code: WM2F2W
Location: Indiana, United States
Date Posted: 10/22/2007
Views: 68
The church was originally formed by 9 members of the Little Mount Church from northen Owen County in 1829. Initially meetings were held in member homes. The first log church and school were built in 1835.
The current structure was built in 1860 and has been expanded over the years. It was one of the first frame buildings in the area and was assembled with local lumber.
The adjoining cemetery has several older graves, including that of James Farr, a veteran of the War of 1812.
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1860
Age of Church building determined by?: Other reliable source
If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: From: 9:30 AM To: 11:30 AM
If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Sunday
Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: 10:30 AM
Street address of Church:
10860 W Baseline Road
Paragon , IN USA
46166
If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Not listed
Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed
Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed
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