Green Valley in Arlington in Arlington County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Macedonia Baptist Church
Photographed By Kevin Vincent, October 7, 2013
1. Macedonia Baptist Church Marker
Inscription.
Macedonia Baptist Church was the first African-American church established by residents in the Nauck community. Founded in 1911, the church traces its origins to prayer meetings held in 1908 at the home of Bonder and Amanda Johnson at 22nd Street South and South Monroe in Nauck Heights. The group erected a small church building adjacent to the Johnson home, then purchased Peyton Hall at Nauck Station, next door to the present site. Rev. John Gilliam was the first pastor of the official church. Steady growth of the congregation over the years led to construction in 1927 of a new building at that site. In 1971, the cornerstone was laid for the present building.
Macedonia Baptist Church was the first African-American church established by residents in the Nauck community. Founded in 1911, the church traces its origins to prayer meetings held in 1908 at the home of Bonder and Amanda Johnson at 22nd Street South and South Monroe in Nauck Heights. The group erected a small church building adjacent to the Johnson home, then purchased Peyton Hall at Nauck Station, next door to the present site. Rev. John Gilliam was the first pastor of the official church. Steady growth of the congregation over the years led to construction in 1927 of a new building at that site. In 1971, the cornerstone was laid for the present building.
Erected 2003 by Arlington County, Virginia.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1911.
Location. 38° 50.993′ N, 77° 5.12′ W. Marker is in Arlington, Virginia, in Arlington County. It is in Green Valley. Marker is at the intersection of 22nd Street South and South Kenmore Street, on the right when traveling east on 22nd Street South. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3412 22nd Street South, Arlington VA 22204, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Arlington Lodge 58 (within shouting distance of this marker); Drew School
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 10, 2013, by Kevin Vincent of Arlington, Virginia. This page has been viewed 701 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on October 10, 2013, by Kevin Vincent of Arlington, Virginia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.