Near Stony Creek in Sussex County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Sappony Baptist Church
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, May 9, 2009
1. Sappony Baptist Church Marker
Sappony Baptist Church, originally called Sappony Meeting House, was erected here in 1773. It was a part of the Kehukee Association, which consisted of churches in North Carolina and Virginia. In 1791, these associations divided along state lines and the 19 Virginia churches became the Portsmouth Baptist Association. Church membership grew and at one point half of Sappony's congregants were enslaved people. During the Civil War battle here on 28 June 1864, the sanctuary served as a hospital. Bullets from the battle pierced the church Bible, and cannonball holes in front of the church still exist today.Erected 2008 by Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number K 309-a.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Churches & Religion • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources series list. A significant historical date for this entry is June 28, 1864.
Location. 36° 56.73′ N, 77° 27.183′ W. Marker is near Stony Creek, Virginia, in Sussex County
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, May 9, 2009
2. Sappony Baptist Church Markers
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Sappony Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Sussex County / Dinwiddie County (approx. 2.1 miles away); History At Stony Creek (approx. 3.3 miles away); Nottoway River Crossings (approx. 4.3 miles away); Prince George County / Sussex County (approx. 4.8 miles away); Jones Chapel Methodist Church (approx. 6 miles away); Hunting Quarter Baptist Church (approx. 6.6 miles away); Reams Station (approx. 7½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Stony Creek.
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, May 9, 2009
3. Sappony Baptist Church
Photographed By Don Morfe, September 15, 2013
4. Sappony Baptist Church
Close up shot showing where the Cannon balls struck the front of the church
Credits. This page was last revised on September 22, 2021. It was originally submitted on May 11, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,756 times since then and 51 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 11, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. 4. submitted on November 3, 2013, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland.
