Near Surry in Surry County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Organization of the Christian Church
Photographed By Laura Troy, September 23, 2007
1. Organization of the Christian Church Marker
At “Old Lebanon Church” here, the Christian Church was established under the leadership of James O’Kelly, August, 1794. O’Kelly had withdrawn from the Methodist Church, 1792.Erected 1935 by Conservation & Development Commission. (Marker Number K-236.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1794.
Location. 37° 7.479′ N, 76° 50.729′ W. Marker is near Surry, Virginia, in Surry County. Marker is on Colonial Trail West (Virginia Route 10) north of Rolfe Highway (Virginia Route 31), on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Surry VA 23883, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Surry County WWII Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.8 miles away); Smith’s Fort Plantation (approx. one mile away); Chanco (approx. 1.1 miles away); Surry County War Memorial (approx. 1.1
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Photographed By Laura Troy, September 23, 2007
2. Site of the Lebanon Church
Photographed By Laura Troy, September 23, 2007
3. Holy Bible Monument
“This monument marks the site of the Lebanon Church where the founders of the Christian Church had declared for Religious Liberty and accepted the Bible as their only creed. On August 4, 1794, adopted the name Chirstian to the exclusion of all party or sectarian names.
Erected by the Southern Christian Convention in 1926.”
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, September 18, 2010
4. Holy Bible Monument (rear)
Principles of the Christian Church:
1. The Lord Jesus Christ its only head;
2. Christian is a sufficient name for the church;
3. The Holy Bible a sufficient rule of faith and practice;
4. Christian character a sufficient test of fellowship and membership;
5. The right of private judgement and liberty of conscience a right and privilege of all.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 27, 2019. It was originally submitted on September 24, 2007, by Laura Troy of Burke, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,750 times since then and 90 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 24, 2007, by Laura Troy of Burke, Virginia. 4. submitted on September 20, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.
