Near Montross in Westmoreland County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Nomini Baptist Church
Erected 1991 by Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number J-79.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources series list. A significant historical date for this entry is April 29, 1786.
Location. 38° 4.258′ N, 76° 46.511′ W. Marker is near Montross, Virginia, in Westmoreland County. Marker is at the intersection of Kings Highway (Virginia Route 3) and Templemans Road, on the left when traveling east on Kings Highway. This marker is in the area of the county once called Templemans Crosssroads. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Montross VA 22520, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Armstead Tasker Johnson School (approx. 0.6 miles away); Nomini Baptist Meetinghouse (approx. 1.3 miles away); The War of 1812 / British Landing at Nomini Ferry (approx. 3.1 miles away); Nominy Church (approx. 3.1 miles away); Private Tate, Buffalo Soldier (approx. 3.2 miles away); Old Westmoreland Courthouse (approx. 3.3 miles away); Vietnam War Memorial (approx. 3.3 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 3.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Montross.
Also see . . . Nomini Baptist Church. “In an era when Baptists in Virginia generally ranked low on the social scale, some notable and influential people gave aid and encouragement to those who were willing to be ‘counted for God’ as Baptists in Westmoreland county. Their moral and financial assistance made possible the advancement achieved in the early years of the church. The names most often appearing in this group are Hannah Ludwell Lee (daughter of Colonel Thomas Lee of Stratford Hall), Councillor Robert Carter (grandson of Robert ‘King’ Carter), Elizabeth Steptoe, widow of Frances Tasker Carter (wife of Robert Carter), Elizabeth Steptoe, widow of Dr. George Steptoe (a ‘lady of first rank’), and Sarah E. Peirce (wife of Captain Joseph Peirce, donor of the land which the first Nomini Baptist Meeting House was built).” (Submitted on September 10, 2009.)
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 10, 2009, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,222 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 10, 2009, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.