Mount Helm Baptist Church-Original Site
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Markerman62
N 32° 18.400 W 090° 11.062
15S E 765108 N 3577911
Located at Lamar St and Church St in Jackson
Waymark Code: WM117MQ
Location: Mississippi, United States
Date Posted: 09/01/2019
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On January 8, 1868, Thomas E. and Mary Helm, prominent members of First Presbyterian Church, donated this plot of land to African-Americans who had worshipped in the basement of First Baptist Church from 1835 to 1867. Mount Helm was built here in 1868 and named in honor of the church's benefactors. The congregation remained here until 1952, when the church relocated to 300 East Church Street. Rev. Marion Dunbar served as the first pastor of Mount Helm.
Date Installed:: 2016
Organization that placed the object:: Mississippi Department of Archives and History
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