Olive Baptist Church

The Olive Baptist Church (Colored) was formed in Lawrence, Massachusetts in 1871 to serve the textile city's small African-American population, many of whom were recently freed slaves.[1] Rev. W.H. Garrett was its founding pastor. Five years after its founding, its membership was 43.[1]

A search of Google Maps indicates the congregation is no longer extant.[2]

References
  1. Quarter-centennial history of Lawrence, Massachusetts: with portraits and biographical sketches of ex-mayors, the board of may [database on-line]. Provo, UT: The Generations Network, Inc., 2005. Original data: Wadsworth, H. A.. Quarter-centennial history of Lawrence, Massachusetts: with portraits and biographical sketches of ex-mayors, the board of mayor and aldermen for the present year, other leading officials, and a representation of business and professional men. Lawrence, Mass.: H. Reed, Lawrence Eagle Steam Job Print. Office, 1878, page 77.
  2. Search for Olive Baptist Church, Lawrence, Massachusetts on maps.google.com on 23 August 2010 yielded no positive results.

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