1430 Salt River Church, 1/2 mile

Category: Markers

Marker reads, Mother church of Baptist witness in area. Constituted Feb. 3, 1798, by William Taylor and John Penney with seven charter members. John Penney, first pastor, served until his death, 1833. Great-grandfather of James Cash Penney, founder of Penney Stores. In 1842, log meetinghouse was replaced by present building. Last church member died in 1965.