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BAGDAD VILLAGE HISTORIC DISTRICT
NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES - SANTA ROSA COUNTY, FL
New Providence
Missionary Baptist Church
New Providence
Missionary Baptist Church
In 1868, New Providence Church, now named New Providence Missionary Baptist Church, constructed their first church building. The building was made of heart pine and is believed to be the oldest African-American Church in existence in Santa Rosa County.
The Church was built during a very important era in the history of African-American religion in Florida. At that time, African-American communities were beginning to establish themselves and function independently.
In 1987, the historic building was replaced with a new brick church which stands today on those same grounds. The congregation donated the original historic structure to the Bagdad Village Preservation Association. The building now serves as the Historic Bagdad Village Museum.
New Providence Missionary Baptist Church invites those to come and worship with family and friends, and continue the rich heritage of this congregation and its work.
Visit their Facebook site at www.facebook.com/pages/New-Providence-Missionary-Baptist-Church/
