Rensselaer Republican, Volume 20, Number 9, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 3 November 1887 — Baptist Centenary. [ARTICLE]

Baptist Centenary.

One hundred years ago the 20th of January next, the first colored Baptist Church was organized Georgia. The centennial celebration will not take place until next June, so that the weather will permit holding a great open air meeting in Savannah. The work of the century has resulted In 1,400 colored Baptist churches, 300 ministers, 2,000 licentiates, and 160,000 members.