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First Baptist Church Cemetery

Williamsburg, Williamsburg City, Virginia, USA

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  • Get directions Nassau St./Francis St.
    Williamsburg, Virginia, USA

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  • This cemetery is marked as being historical or removed.
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The first Baptist church was organized in 1776, by Blacks for Blacks, and was the first Baptist church in Williamsburg area, Black or White.

1855- The congregation built a brick church on Nassau Street.

1856 - The church was dedicated and served the community for a hundred years.

1956 - The present church (727 Scotland Street ) was dedicated.

Unfortunately, the church cemetery (Nassau St.) was covered by a parking lot.

Currently, historic excavation of the Nassau St. site is being performed.

In addition to identifying any structures that may have served as an early meeting space for the congregation that would come to be known as the First Baptist Church, archaeologists will work to identify burials that may be associated with the church. This process will be guided by members of the First Baptist Church and the community of its descendants so that any burials located may be protected and memorialized.

The first Baptist church was organized in 1776, by Blacks for Blacks, and was the first Baptist church in Williamsburg area, Black or White.

1855- The congregation built a brick church on Nassau Street.

1856 - The church was dedicated and served the community for a hundred years.

1956 - The present church (727 Scotland Street ) was dedicated.

Unfortunately, the church cemetery (Nassau St.) was covered by a parking lot.

Currently, historic excavation of the Nassau St. site is being performed.

In addition to identifying any structures that may have served as an early meeting space for the congregation that would come to be known as the First Baptist Church, archaeologists will work to identify burials that may be associated with the church. This process will be guided by members of the First Baptist Church and the community of its descendants so that any burials located may be protected and memorialized.

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  • Added: 7 Dec 2022
  • Find a Grave Cemetery ID: 2766424