Emporia, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Shiloh Baptist Church
of the
Shiloh
Baptist Church
Emporia, Virginia
Shiloh was one of the
first Black churches founded
in Greensville County
It was founded in 1866
under the leadership of
Rev. Ephriam Royal
Shiloh moved to
its present location
615 Clay Street, Emporia, Virginia
September 1, 1968
under the leadership of
Rev. Millard E. Boone
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Churches & Religion. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1890.
Location. 36° 41.308′ N, 77° 32.412′ W. Marker is in Emporia, Virginia. Marker can be reached from Battery Avenue east of South Main Street (U.S. 301). This marker is located in Veterans Memorial Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Emporia VA 23847, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Emporia – Greensville Veteran War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Hicksford Raid Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Meherrin River Trail (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Tarleton's Movements (about 500 feet away); Benjamin D. Tillar, Jr. (about 600 feet away); Robert Hicks (about 700 feet away); Chaplain Thomas M. Bulla (about 800 feet away); Greensville County (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Emporia.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 26, 2021. It was originally submitted on April 7, 2011, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 816 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 7, 2011, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.