Forks of Dix River Baptist Church

ID: 3316
This file appears in: Forks of Dix River Baptist Church

In 1857, Brother Gabriel Burdette was the first African American who was given the authority to hold services for other African Americans. Additionally, in 1861 the church was occupied by sick Union soldiers.
Courtesy of Sarah Simpson of Garrard County Tourism.

This file appears in: Forks of Dix River Baptist Church

By Ashlee Chilton
Historical Marker # 1617 is placed at the present Baptist church that was built in 1850, the foundation of which was built from stones of the previous church erected in 1823. Located on Highway…