These churches started in 1865
And one in 97
Each guaranteed the newly freed
That they would end up in Heaven
Answer: Mt. Sinai Baptist Church, Mt. Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church, & China Chapel
The Mt. Sinai Baptist Church was created in the Dupree School building in the year 1897 near its present location. The church was established by Rev. P.A. Northington and many others. The building was later modified and eventually replaced 85 years later.
The China Chapel Church was founded in 1865 when slaves were freed. It was made with Sam I. Smith as the minister. It is located at 316 N. Liberty. The original building was rebuilt under the leadership of Rev. J.E. Starks with help from the community.
Both the Mt. Sinai Baptist Church & the China Chapel were started in 1865 when the slaves were freed.
The Mount Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church was established by Rev. C.L. McPherson Sr. Services were held in a brush arbor until the church was built in 1897. A new church was erected in 1979 under the supervision of Rev. T.B. Reeves.
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