Samaria Baptist Church: A sacred legacy

The oldest church in continuous operation in the county is located about 4.5 miles northwest of Paragon near the Morgan/Owen county line.

While there are churches in the county that rival its age, Samaria Baptist Church has been in continuous operation since 1829. Around 1835, a log meeting house was constructed, which was later replaced by the current structure in 1860.

Made from local timber, it is believed to one of the earliest framed buildings in the area.

More information provided by a previous church historian can be found at http://www.sweetowen.net/samariahis.htm

A news article detailing the church 190th anniversary: https://www.reporter-times.com/story/news/2019/08/19/samaria-baptist-celebrates-190th-birthday/117587866/#utm_campaign=blox&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social

The church is located at 10851 Baseline Road outside Paragon.

(Prepared by the Morgan County Leadership Academy Class of 2022 on behalf of the Morgan County Bicentennial Committee)