Near Reston in Fairfax County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Cartersville Baptist Church
Photographed By Craig Swain, August 14, 2007
1. Cartersville Baptist Church Marker
Inscription.
Cartersville Baptist Church. . According to tradition, free African-Americans established a religious congregation, which met in private homes, in this area as early as 1863. Rose Carter, a member of the community, donated land for a church in 1903. The church served the residents of Cartersville and the nearby enclave of Woodentown. The building also served as a school after 1927. The original church stood until 1951 when it was rebuilt. After a fire in 1972 the church was rebuilt again and rededicated in 1979. The church still serves as a place of worship for many descendants of the original congregation who are buried here.
According to tradition, free African-Americans established a religious congregation, which met in private homes, in this area as early as 1863. Rose Carter, a member of the community, donated land for a church in 1903. The church served the residents of Cartersville and the nearby enclave of Woodentown. The building also served as a school after 1927. The original church stood until 1951 when it was rebuilt. After a fire in 1972 the church was rebuilt again and rededicated in 1979. The church still serves as a place of worship for many descendants of the original congregation who are buried here.
Erected 2005 by The Fairfax County History Commission.
Location. 38° 56.594′ N, 77° 18.745′ W. Marker is near Reston, Virginia, in Fairfax County. Marker is at the intersection of Hunter Mill Road (Virginia Route 674) and Sunrise Valley Drive (County Route 5320), on the right when traveling north on Hunter Mill Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1727 Hunter Mill Rd, Reston VA 20191, United States of America. Touch for directions.
2. The Marker In Front of the Church, Along Hunter Mill Road
Photographed By Craig Swain, August 14, 2007
3. Cartersville Baptist Church
Note the cornerstone panels at the front corner of the church.
Photographed By Craig Swain, August 14, 2007
4. First Corner Stone Detailing First Rebuilding
Cartersville Baptist Church Founded 1863 By Rev. R. Woodson Rebuilt 1951 Rev. P. Higgens Pastor Rev. S. Coleman Asst
Photographed By Craig Swain, August 14, 2007
5. Cornerstone for the Second Rebuilding
Cartersville Baptist Church Rebuilt 1979 Pastor Samuel B. Pearson Chairman Deacons Delbert T. Wooden
Credits. This page was last revised on July 7, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 24, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 2,769 times since then and 112 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on August 24, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.