Gillfield Baptist Church, Protestant church in Petersburg, United States
The red brick church building features high arched windows, a steep pitched roof, and a central bell tower on Perry Street in Petersburg.
Established in 1797, Gillfield Baptist Church began as an integrated congregation before becoming one of the oldest African American churches in Petersburg.
The church maintains handwritten records dating back to its founding, preserving the experiences of both free and enslaved members of its early congregation.
Regular worship services take place in the church building constructed between 1874 and 1879, which underwent electrical modernization in the early 1900s.
In 1970, the church made a groundbreaking decision by ordaining seven women as deacons, marking a shift in religious leadership roles.
Location: Petersburg
Inception: 1797
Website: http://gillfieldbaptistchurchpetersburg.org
GPS coordinates: 37.22350,-77.40770
Latest update: March 24, 2025 04:56
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