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.
Westwood Baptist Church. . 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.
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 • Churches & Religion. 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. Marker 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.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured
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 181 times since then and 49 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 17, 2022, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.
