Brown's Chapel Free Will Baptist Church - Arrow Rock, Missouri
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BruceS
N 39° 04.214 W 092° 56.970
15S E 504368 N 4324571
Historic African-American church in Arrow Rock, Missouri.
Waymark Code: WM1E2B
Location: Missouri, United States
Date Posted: 04/16/2007
Views: 28
The early settlers in Arrow Rock were southerns who brought their slaves with them when they moved to Arrow Rock. Following emancipation the first public building to serve the African-American population was this church possibly as early as 1869, but signed 1871. The church also served as the first school for the newly emancipated population. The church was originally located on the north edge of town but was moved in 1884 to its current location. The church is now owned and maintained by the Friends of Arrow Rock. Brown's Chapel was rededicated September 20, 1998, with 125 people in attendance at the Homecoming Celebration. In honor of Arrow Rock's African-American heritage Homecoming and Juneteenth events are conducted at the church each year.
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1871
Age of Church building determined by?: Cornerstone or plaque
If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Baptist
Street address of Church:
High Street
Arrow Rock, Missouri United States
65320
Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
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
Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: Not Listed
Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed
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