Greenville in Pitt County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

United in Faith

Photographed By Ray Gurganus, November 10, 2021

1. United in Faith Marker

Inscription. In 1860, twenty-two African Americans gathered in the home of Sister Ruth Armond on North Greene Street and founded the African Baptist Church. Located on the corner of First and Greene Streets, the original Church was renamed Sycamore Hill Missionary Baptist Church in the late 1880s, in reference to the sycamore trees in the surrounding landscape.

Blessed with strong spiritual leadership throughout its history. Sycamore Hill Missionary Baptist Church prided itself on a gifted choir that filled the air with voices raised in song and praise. The large brick building with bells in its tower dates from 1917.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1860.

Location. 35° 36.951′ N, 77° 22.411′ W. Marker is in Greenville, North Carolina, in Pitt County. Marker is at the intersection of West First Street and North Greene Street, on the right when traveling west on West First Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 201 W 1st St, Greenville NC 27858, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Sycamore Hill Missionary Baptist Church (a few steps from this marker); Town Common & Urban Renewal (a few steps from this marker); Neighborhood Unity and Community Pride (a few steps

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from this marker); Sycamore Hill Gateway Plaza (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Sycamore Hill Missionary Baptist Church (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Sycamore Hill Missionary Baptist Church (a few steps from this marker); Pitt County Supreme Sacrifice and Veterans Memorial (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Thomas J. Jarvis (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Greenville.

Sycamore Hill Gateway Plaza image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Ray Gurganus, November 10, 2021

2. Sycamore Hill Gateway Plaza

Credits. This page was last revised on November 12, 2021. It was originally submitted on November 11, 2021, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 84 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 11, 2021, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.