The West End in Richmond, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Westwood Baptist Church

Photographed by Bernard Fisher, December 17, 2022

1. Westwood Baptist Church Marker

Inscription. This church, two blocks north, traces its origins to 1872, when a group of formerly enslaved African Americans began meeting for Bible study at the home of Robert Pemberton. In 1876, the congregation's trustees purchased a half-acre lot for $25 for the Westwood Colored Baptist Church. The Rev. George Daggett, first pastor, served for two decades. Early baptisms took place in nearby Jordan's Branch. A vibrant African American community, originally in Henrico County and later annexed by the City of Richmond, developed around the church. Many 20th-century pastors graduated from the Virginia Union University seminary. Their oratorical skills and political leadership fostered a thriving church.

Erected 2020 by Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number SA-124.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1872.

Location. 37° 34.703′ N, 77° 30.692′ W. Marker is in Richmond, Virginia. It is in The West End. It is on Glenburnie Road north of Patterson Avenue (Virginia Route 6), on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 805 Glenburnie Rd, Richmond VA 23226, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Virginia.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Upper South.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are

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within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: The Westwood Community (approx. ¼ mile away); Wilton (approx. ¾ mile away); Ampthill (approx. ¾ mile away); The Markel Building (approx. 0.8 miles away); Three-Chopt Road (approx. 0.9 miles away); Richmond Defences (approx. 0.9 miles away); Westwood Club (approx. 0.9 miles away); a different marker also named Wilton (approx. 1.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Richmond.

Photographed by Bernard Fisher, December 17, 2022

2. Westwood Baptist Church Marker

Westwood Baptist Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bernard Fisher, December 17, 2022

3. Westwood Baptist Church

Westwood Baptist Church Organized 1874 image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bernard Fisher, December 17, 2022

4. Westwood Baptist Church Organized 1874

This bell is erected as a memorial to the founding members of the Westwood Baptist Church. This bell rang in past years calling people to worship and to remember departed souls. This bell is a symbolic witness that Westwood Baptist Church is dedicated to ringing-out the Gospel message calling men and women unto God. Sponsored by Deacons - Deaconesses - Praying Band April 18, 1976

Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 17, 2022, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 976 times since then and 50 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 17, 2022, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.