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New Providence Church

Lee-jackson Hwy, VA , USA

Latitude & Longitude: 37° 55' 34.009284", -79° 12' 6.815196"
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This church, seven and a half miles west, was organized by John Blair in 1746. Five successive church buildings have been erected. The first pastor was John Brown. Samuel Brown, second pastor, had as wife Mary Moore, captured in youth by Indians and known as The Captive of Abb's Valley. The synod of Virginia was organized here, 1788.

Last updated: 2/14/2015 15:17:00
 
   
 
 
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