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First Baptist Church Bicentennial Celebration

421 West Main, Mountain City, TN , USA
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First Baptist Church
Bicentennial Celebration

1794-1994


Organized on April 20, 1794, the first Baptist congregation in Johnson County was known as the Roan Creek Church of Christ. Originally located near Shouns, the church was sponsored by the congregation of the Three Forks Baptist Church of Watauga County, North Carolina. In 1843, the church moved to its present site. By 1950, it had become known as the First Baptist Church of Mountain City.

Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission.

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