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First Baptist Church

"It was an open, welcoming community."

-Raymond Burse

Raymond Burse, speaks about churches in Danville

Informational flyer for the First Baptist Church with several historic photographs and text. Text: Photo of original First Baptist/View of the church from South Second Street/Founded in 1846 with 123 members, prior to moving into the new building (pictured right). Moved to the new location in the early 20th century under the direction of Revered Wood (pictured left)./This is the church seen today, the rebuild of the First Baptist Church that was completed in 1967.