Scott Zion Baptist Church celebrates historical marker dedication
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Published: Jul. 29, 2023 at 10:25 PM EDT
AMHERST COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - Scott Zion Baptist Church in Madison Heights celebrated its historical landmark dedication Saturday morning.
Community members dedicated the historical marker outside the church. Scott Zion Baptist Church and cemetery is one of the largest and oldest African American congregations in Amherst County.
It officially formed in 1872 and the first burial happened in 1890. The church was placed on the national register of historic places in March 2022.
Scott Zion Baptist church will have a celebration church service Sunday morning at 9:30.
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