Angel Visit Baptist Church Cemetery

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Site Brief:

Founded: 1867

Location: Dunnsville, VA

Additional name(s): N/A

Affiliate group(s): N/A

 

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History:

Angel Visit Baptist Church Cemetery has been a burial place for African Americans since the 19th century. Whereas we do not know the date of the first burial, the church purchased its first parcel of land in 1867 and we believe that the cemetery was started soon theafter.

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Resource links:

• https://www.angelvisitbaptistchurch.org/

• http://thehouseandhomemagazine.com/culture/angel-visit-baptist-church-150-years-of-service/

• https://www.facebook.com/AVBCDunnsvilleVA1866

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BCN Contact Information:

Bessida Cauthorne White

angelvisitbaptistchurch@gmail.com