Shiloh Baptist Church
Neighborhood: Shaw
Nearest Train: Shaw-Howard University
Phone: +1 202 232 4200
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In 1852 in Fredericksburg, Virginia, a white congregation sold its building to its black members and Shiloh Baptist Church was established. By 1861, it had grown to 750 members, most of whom were slaves. When the Union Army offered safe passage to all blacks from Fredericksburg to Washington, many Shiloh members came here. Meeting in a small shanty, they continued to worship together and were also taught to read and write. In 1863, Shiloh was recognized as a true church and ordained its first pastor. In the 137 years since then, there have been only five other pastors.
History of Faith and Perseverance
Neighborhood: Shaw
Nearest Train: Shaw-Howard University
Phone: +1 202 232 4200
Email | Website | Map | add to Travel Bag (NEW)
In 1852 in Fredericksburg, Virginia, a white congregation sold its building to its black members and Shiloh Baptist Church was established. By 1861, it had grown to 750 members, most of whom were slaves. When the Union Army offered safe passage to all blacks from Fredericksburg to Washington, many Shiloh members came here. Meeting in a small shanty, they continued to worship together and were also taught to read and write. In 1863, Shiloh was recognized as a true church and ordained its first pastor. In the 137 years since then, there have been only five other pastors.
Reviews
wanting to visit Shiloh as soon as i can
I really liked the beautiful pictures and the song the lady sang on the church video of the interior...
Reviewed by:baltimoretigletblue from on Aug 20 2007
Disgraceful
Shiloh Baptist Church's numerous vacant properties dotting the surrounding neighborhood are a ma...
Reviewed by:A Yahoo! Contributor from on Apr 26 2007
Experience true worship
My worship experience at Shiloh was AWESOME. The preaching by Pastor Smith was bible-based, inspiri...
Reviewed by:A Yahoo! User from Washington, DC on Jan 11 2005
