Shiloh Baptist Church (Old Site) 1890 - Fredericksburg, VA
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The Shiloh Baptist (Old Site) resides on the site once occupied by the African Baptist Church.
Waymark Code: WM5X3N
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 02/23/2009
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Shiloh Baptist Church (Old Site), Fredericksburg, VA
The African Baptist of Fredericksburg
The Shiloh Baptist (Old Site) resides on the site once occupied by the African Baptist Church. Constructed as the Fredericksburg Baptist Church, the building was sold to its African-American members in 1857, after the white congregation had moved to a larger sanctuary on Princess Anne St.
The African Baptists initially had a white pastor because Virginia law prohibited blacks from meeting without a white person present. Following the Civil War, the congregation adopted the name Shiloh Baptist Church and George L. Dixon, a slave who had purchased his freedom in 1856, became its first black pastor.
In 1886, a portion of the structure collapsed a result of periodic flooding. Church members disagreed on where to rebuild and eventually divided into two congregations. In 1890, Shiloh Baptist Church (Old Site) rose where the original church had stood. Shiloh Baptist Church (New Site) established itself at Princess Anne and Wolfe Streets.
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1890
Age of Church building determined by?: Cornerstone or plaque
If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Baptist
Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: 12:00 AM
Street address of Church:
808 Sophia Street
Fredericksburg, VA USA
22401
If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed
If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: 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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