Kehukee Primitive Baptist Church

Kehukee Primitive Baptist Church is a Protestant church building with white frame construction and weatherboard siding in Halifax County. Built in 1872, it features a Gothic Revival tower added in 1901, and the grounds include a cemetery established in 1889.

The church originates from the Kehukee Baptist Association, which brought together Baptist churches from North Carolina and Virginia starting in 1769. Built in 1872, it served as the meeting place for this regional organization and reflects the long history of organized Baptist activity in the area.

The church embodies Primitive Baptist principles, emphasizing simple worship and strict biblical interpretation without musical instruments. These traditions continue to shape how the building looks and how visitors experience its interior.

The church sits about 1 mile (1.6 kilometers) south of Scotland Neck on NC Route 125, making it straightforward to locate and reach by car. The location is quiet and rural with limited services nearby, so visitors should plan their trip in advance.

The last regular service took place in 1981, and the building was then used for occasional gatherings until 1993. This long closure has frozen the space in time, offering visitors a glimpse of how rural churches operated before they closed.

Location: North Carolina

Inception: 1872

GPS coordinates: 36.10583,-77.41500

Latest update: December 14, 2025 12:26