Hopewell Baptist Church (Beaver Lick, Ky.)

Title: Hopewell Baptist Church (Beaver Lick, Ky.)
Description: Denomination: Baptist; Mr. Robert Lett, a descendant of the Sleet Family, described the history of the Hopewell Baptist Church:; It was established as an African American church in early 1894., and was located just south of Beaver Lick near US Highway 42. In 1895 a building containing 2 rooms was constructed to serve as a church and a school.; The primary participants in the organization of the church and school were Dick Baker, George Clark (descendants migrated to Connersville) and Robert L. Sleet. In August of 1895 Rev. Comwell & Wheeler served as interim pastors. Services began on December 8, 1895 with Rev. McCody as the church's first regular pastor.
Has site: Hopewell Baptist Church Building (Beaver Lick, Ky.)
Geographic location: Beaver Lick (Ky.)
Began: 1894
Years duration: 1894-1900s

Item sets: AA--African American churches--Kentucky--Boone County; Baptists--Kentucky--Boone County

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