Near Powhatan in Powhatan County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Shiloh Baptist Church
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, September 5, 2011
1. Shiloh Baptist Church Marker
Inscription.
Shiloh Baptist Church. . The Church began in 1866 with seventy ex-slaves who met in a private home (Doc Walton), then under a brush arbor, followed by a log cabin church and later in a framed church; this burned in 1898 and was replaced by the present structure. The first pastor was Rev. Daniel White. “The River Jordan” mural, by Julien Binford (who was partly paid for his work with farm produce) graces the archway behind the pulpit (1942). Life magazine featured the mural in the Fall of 1942, which led to Powhatan artist Binford being recognized nationwide.
The Church began in 1866 with seventy ex-slaves who met in a private home (Doc Walton), then under a brush arbor, followed by a log cabin church and later in a framed church; this burned in 1898 and was replaced by the present structure. The first pastor was Rev. Daniel White. “The River Jordan” mural, by Julien Binford (who was partly paid for his work with farm produce) graces the archway behind the pulpit (1942). Life magazine featured the mural in the Fall of 1942, which led to Powhatan artist Binford being recognized nationwide.
Erected 2007 by Michaux-St. James Foundation, Inc.
Location. 37° 37.169′ N, 77° 52.141′ W. Marker is near Powhatan, Virginia, in Powhatan County. Marker is at the intersection of Monte Road (Virginia Route 633) and Old River Trail (Virginia Route 617), on the left when traveling east on Monte Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Powhatan VA 23139, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Lee's Final Bivouac (approx. 2.6 miles away); Lee’s Last Bivouac (approx. 2.6 miles away); Lee's Last Camp
Credits. This page was last revised on November 11, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 6, 2011, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,290 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on September 6, 2011, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.
