Antioch Baptist Church of Saluda will dedicate a state historical highway marker at noon August 3. The program will be held at the church at 159 Oakes Landing Road, Saluda.
Founded in 1866, Antioch is the oldest African-American church in Middlesex County and one of four founding churches of the Southside Rappahannock Baptist Association, reported Bessida White.
Historical reflections will be given by the Rev. Dr. Leonard L. Edloe, pastor of New Hope Fellowship, Hartfield. Music will be provided by Mary Ann Holmes, soprano, and by the Southside Rappahannock Baptist Association Choir under the…
