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On November 10, 1860 Philadelphia Baptist

Church had it's beginning in a log building on

John Albright’s farm just a short distance from

our present location. The Church had 10

charter members who lettered in from

Macedonia Baptist Church.

In 1851 a group of 50-plus settlers traveled to

this area from the Lost Creek settlement near

Knoxville TN. They had journeyed to this area

to join other family members and friends who

had previously settled near Jonesboro.

Philadelphia Baptist Church is located on land

that once belonged to John Albright, who had

donated several acres of his property where the

church now sits.

During the church’s early history, the church

met in a log building on the Albright's farm for

about 3 or 4 year’s before a new building was

erected on the site where the church now stands.

Another building was constructed in 1887 and

was remodeled in 1939. The present sanctuary

was built in 1953 by church members, the

sanctuary was remodeled in 1976 and enlarged

in 1983. An educational building was added in

1961. The Family Life Center with gymnasium,

kitchen and educational space, was built in

1981.

Many men have had the opportunity and

privilege to serve as pastor at Philadelphia

Baptist Church.

Our Goal is to faithfully preach the Lord Jesus

Christ and Him crucified!