Olive Branch in Alexander County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
New Hope Missionary Baptist Church
Photographed By Allen Gathman, February 20, 2011
1. New Hope Missionary Baptist Church Marker
The church, founded by Rev. Nathan London in 1882, was located near this section of road. The cornerstone, unearthed a few yards west, was donated by his family to the Cairo custom house.Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1882.
Location. 37° 9.133′ N, 89° 21.617′ W. Marker is in Olive Branch, Illinois, in Alexander County. Marker is on Miller City Road, 2 miles south of Illinois Route 3 when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Olive Branch IL 62969, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 11 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. London School (here, next to this marker); Ole London Farm (approx. ¼ mile away); Old Thebes Courthouse (approx. 7.2 miles away); Steamboats on the Mississippi River (approx. 7½ miles away); Lewis and Clark in Illinois (approx. 7½ miles away); Confederate Soldiers Memorial (approx. 11 miles away); Navy Seabees Memorial (approx. 11 miles away); In Honor of Those Who Gave the Ultimate Sacrifice (approx. 11 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Olive Branch.
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Photographed By Allen Gathman, February 20, 2011
2. New Hope Missionary Baptist Church Marker
Marker on right; London School marker in foreground.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on February 20, 2011, by Allen Gathman of Pocahontas, Missouri. This page has been viewed 702 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 20, 2011, by Allen Gathman of Pocahontas, Missouri. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
