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.

EBENEZER MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH

Founded about 1917 as Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church. Orig. a wood-framed bldg. Also known as Weeks Chapel after Rev. A.L.E. Weeks. Remodeled in 1937 under Rev. Charles T. Jones; name changed to Ebenezer. Current building constructed in 1956.