Madison in Madison County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

Pioneer Hickstown Baptist Church

The first Baptist church of Madison

Photographed By Julie Szabo, March 9, 2009

1. Pioneer Hickstown Baptist Church Marker

Inscription. Begun here for God's glory in 1835, the church was named Madison Baptist Church in 1854 and received its present name in 1922. Founders were Abraham Moseley and R.J. Mays. Early pastors were B. Fiddler, W.B. Cooper, H.Z. Ardis, and first deacon Elisha Smith. The Florida Baptist Convention formed the State Board of Missions here December, 1880. Members were S.B.Thomas, Sr., J.M. Beggs, B.F. Wardlaw, C.W. Stephens, J.F.B. Mays, W.W. Hall, C.V. Waugh, T.E. Langley and W.N. Chaudoin, Secretary.

Erected 1970 by The First Baptist Church of Madison and Department of State, Bureau of Historic Preservation. (Marker Number F-176.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical month for this entry is December 1880.

Location. 30° 28.156′ N, 83° 24.974′ W. Marker is in Madison, Florida, in Madison County. Marker is on West Base Street (U.S. 90), on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Madison FL 32340, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Wardlaw-Smith-Goza Conference Center (within shouting distance of this marker); The Wardlaw-Smith House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Baptist Church 1898 Sanctuary (about 300 feet away); "The Dream House"

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(about 400 feet away); St. Mary's Episcopal Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); City of Madison (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Four Freedoms Monument (approx. 0.2 miles away); W.T. Davis Building (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Madison.

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Photographed By Julie Szabo, March 9, 2009

2. Pioneer Hickstown Baptist Church

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 7, 2009, by Julie Szabo of Oldsmar, Florida. This page has been viewed 1,327 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 7, 2009, by Julie Szabo of Oldsmar, Florida. • Christopher Busta-Peck was the editor who published this page.