Near Green Bay in Prince Edward County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Sharon Baptist Church
Photographed By J. J. Prats, August 21, 2017
1. Sharon Baptist Church Marker
On this site prior to 1745 the Church of England’s
Raleigh Parish established Sandy River Chapel.
Construction was completed on a new wooden
church by 1765, some of which is believed to
survive within the present building. In 1782 several
different denominations began using it as a
meetinghouse. It became Sharon Baptist Church
in Oct. 1827 with the Rev. Daniel Witt as its first
minister. Witt and his boyhood friend Jeremiah
Jeter were the first missionaries for the Baptist
General Association of Virginia, conducting
reaching tours in eastern and western Virginia
in 1823. Witt served as pastor here until his
death in 1871 and is buried here.Erected 2004 by Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number M-34.)
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 year for this entry is 1745.
Location. 37° 12.486′ N, 78° 20.022′ W. Marker is near Green Bay, Virginia, in Prince Edward County
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Twin Lakes State Park (approx. 3.8 miles away); Pushing the Boundaries (approx. 4.2 miles away); Prince Edward State Park: A Refuge of Freedom (approx. 4.2 miles away); Prince Edward State Park for Negroes (approx. 4.3 miles away); Cavalry Battle at High Bridge (approx. 4.7 miles away); a different marker also named Cavalry Battle at High Bridge (approx. 4.7 miles away); High Bridge (approx. 4.7 miles away); Rice’s Depot (approx. 5 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Green Bay.
Photographed By J. J. Prats, August 21, 2017
2. Sharon Baptist Church and Marker
Photographed By J. J. Prats, August 21, 2017
3. Sharon Baptist Church
Credits. This page was last revised on August 27, 2017. It was originally submitted on August 27, 2017, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 326 times since then and 64 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 27, 2017, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.
