"This Baptist Church, a mile southeast, is the oldest church in Lee County. It was organized in 1800; The original site was on Powell’s River, a short distance west. John Kinney was the first pastor. The church was removed to the present site in 1822."
Photograph courtesy of Brian D. McKnight (March 2005)
Department of History and Philosophy
The University of Virginia's College at Wise
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