Danville, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Loyal Baptist Church

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, June 15, 2013

1. Loyal Baptist Church Marker

Inscription. The Loyal Street Baptist Church congregation, which was organized between 1865 and 1866 on Old Hospital-Dance Hill by former slaves, built its church here in 1870. Worship continued at this site until 1924 when the congregation moved to Holbrook Street. The name was then changed to Loyal Baptist Church.

Erected 1992 by Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number Q 5C.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Churches & Religion. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1865.

Location. 36° 35.158′ N, 79° 23.45′ W. Marker is in Danville, Virginia. Marker is on Loyal Street south of Lynn Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Danville VA 24541, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Prison Number 6 (within shouting distance of this marker); Confederate Prison No. 6 (within shouting distance of this marker); Bloody Monday (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Harry Wooding (about 400 feet away); Danville System (about 500 feet away); Tobacco Heritage Mural

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(about 600 feet away); Danville Tobacco Warehouse and Residential District (about 600 feet away); The Wreck of Old 97 (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Danville.

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, June 15, 2013

2. Loyal Baptist Church Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 16, 2013, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 780 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 16, 2013, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.