Morrisville in Wake County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Keeping the Faith
First Baptist Church
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, September 1, 2023
1. Keeping the Faith Marker
Inscription.
Keeping the Faith. First Baptist Church. The First Baptist Church traces its roots back to the Bethany Baptist Church formed in 1866. With Morrisville's incorporation in 1875, many members moved into the growing town and formed another church. The congregation chose the popular Gothic Revival style for a chapel they erected in 1900 and adorned it with the decorative sawn work similar to that seen on other houses in Morrisville. A brick veneer was added in the 1980s. , One of the church's members, Vallie Page Green, became a missionary to China starting in 1891 and served until advancing Japanese military forced her to leave in 1934. , [Captions (top to bottom)] , . The church as it appeared In the 1950s. , . Vallie Page Green 1866-1934. , . 1878 Wake County map showing Bethany Church.
The First Baptist Church traces its roots back to the Bethany Baptist Church formed in 1866. With Morrisville's incorporation in 1875, many members moved into the growing town and formed another church. The congregation chose the popular Gothic Revival style for a chapel they erected in 1900 and adorned it with the decorative sawn work similar to that seen on other houses in Morrisville. A brick veneer was added in the 1980s.
One of the church's members, Vallie Page Green, became a missionary to China starting in 1891 and served until advancing Japanese military forced her to leave in 1934.
[Captions (top to bottom)]
• The church as it appeared In the 1950s.
• Vallie Page Green 1866-1934.
• 1878 Wake County map showing Bethany Church.
Erected by Morrisville History Center.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1866.
Location. 35° 49.449′ N, 78° 49.684′ W. Marker is in Morrisville, North Carolina, in Wake County. Marker is on Church Street, 0.1 miles south of Scoggins Avenue/Page Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 209 Church St, Morrisville NC 27560, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, September 1, 2023
2. Keeping the Faith Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 17, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 16, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 54 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on September 16, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
