Lexington (Georgia) Baptist Church history and notes, 1852-1964, undated

Summary

Creator:

Lexington Baptist Church (Lexington, Ga.)

Date:

1852-1964, undated

Extent:

1 folder(s) (5 items)

Language:

English

Preferred citation:

Lexington (Georgia) Baptist Church history and notes, ms584, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of a reproduction of 33 pages of a manuscript history of Lexington (Georgia) Baptist Church and accompanying notes. The history gives a list of trustees from when the church was incorporated in 1852, a list of pastors from 1847-1937, and lists of some of the deacons, treasurers, etc. Accompanying notes include: one church bulletin dated June 1964; and the front page of the Oglethorpe Echo dated Thursday Jan. 24, 1963, featuring three photographs under the caption "Lexington Baptist WMS Celebrate 75th Anniversary in Period Costumes." Additional newspaper articles (undated, unsigned) include: "Lexington Baptist Burn Pastorium Note" ("National Editorial Association, 1962, Affiliate member" printed on reverse side); and "Baptists Slate Homecoming."

Biographical / historical:

Lexington Baptist Church was incorporated in 1852 in Lexington, Georgia.

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Church officers -- Georgia -- Lexington -- History.
Histories (literary works)

Preferred citation:

Lexington (Georgia) Baptist Church history and notes, ms584, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.