Near Walker in Livingston Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Salem Baptist Church
March 22, 2019
1. Salem Baptist Church Marker
Organized September 11, 1854, by elders J.L. Simpson and George H. Washington. Oldest church in the old 8th Ward. Church was a public school in early 1900's. Destroyed by storms in 1908-1909. Served by Old Fields P.O. 1856-1935.Erected 1975 by Livingston Parish Police Jury.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical date for this entry is September 11, 1559.
Location. 30° 37.666′ N, 90° 50.801′ W. Marker is near Walker, Louisiana, in Livingston Parish. Marker is on Weiss Road (State Highway 63) 0.7 miles east of Walker Road North (State Highway 447), on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 36474 Weiss Rd, Walker LA 70785, 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. Watson (approx. 7.3 miles away); Indians Along Amite River (approx. 7.9 miles away); Macedonia Baptist Church (approx. 8 miles away); Pride High School (approx. 9.2 miles away); Greenwell Springs (approx. 9½ miles
March 22, 2019
2. Salem Baptist Church Marker
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3. Salem Baptist Church and Marker
June 25, 2010
4. Salem Baptist Church Marker
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Credits. This page was last revised on March 23, 2019. It was originally submitted on July 5, 2015. This page has been viewed 482 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 23, 2019. 4. submitted on July 5, 2015. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
