In this series, which will post on occasional Wednesdays, I populate the landscape of Wilson County with imaginary “historical markers” commemorating people, places, and events significant to African-American history or culture.

We been here.

LITTLE UNION PRIMITIVE BAPTIST

Established before 1914. Member of Turner Swamp Prim. Bapt. Assoc. led by Elder Jonah Williams. Original church destroyed by Hurricane Fran in 1996. Rebuilt on site with donated funds. 

Photo by Lisa Y. Henderson, September 2024.