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Landmarks

Below is a list of historical landmarks that are located in Indiana and that are unique to Baptist history. 
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1. Little Cedar Grove Baptist Church - Brooville, IN - Google Map Link / Directions
This is a beautiful old church building that IS THE OLDEST CHURCH in Indiana, which still remains on its original foundation.
There is grounds to have a picnic and a local town nearby to shop or dine.

2. Squire Boone Caverns - Mauckport, IN
- Google Map Link / Directions
Squire Boone was one of the most prominent pioneers in the annals of Kentucky and Indiana history. There is also creditable data that reveals he held to Baptist principals. There is a memorial at these caverns where he was buried. View some photos of the memorial inside the caverns: click here [last accessed on 1-25-2013]

3. Silver Creek Church building- Liberty, IN - Google Map Link / Directions
In the year 1798, Silver Creek was the very first Baptist church constituted in the territory later to become Indiana.
The building here is not the original but is however one that was erected by the original members and remains intact.
It is located next to a small cemetery "Silver Creek Cemetery". The grounds do offer an area to enjoy a picnic.
To learn more about Silver Creek's history: click here

4. Maria Creek Campus Chapel at Vincennes University - Vincennes, IN - Google Map Link / Directions
The Maria Creek Baptist Church was organized on May 20, 1809. Maria Creek was the church which well known Rev. Isaac McCoy begun his ministry. This church building which resides on the Vincennes University campus is a beautifuly restored building containing a small historical exhibit about Rev. McCoy. The grounds do offer an area to enjoy a picnic. To see some photos: click here [last accessed on 1-25-13]


Indiana Baptist Historical Society                                                   Preserving and promoting Indiana Baptist History for current and future generations.
4326 S. Scatterfield Rd.  Ste. 329
Anderson, IN  46013
Phone: 317-945-2262