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Big Spring Baptist Church
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Big Spring Baptist Church, September 2013
Big Spring Baptist Church (Elliston, Virginia) is located in Virginia
Big Spring Baptist Church (Elliston, Virginia)
Location in Virginia
Big Spring Baptist Church (Elliston, Virginia) is located in the United States
Big Spring Baptist Church (Elliston, Virginia)
Location in the United States
Location VA 631, 0.1 mi. E of US 460/11, Elliston, Virginia
Area 4 acres (1.6 ha)
Built c. 1880 (1880)
Built by Pepper, Joseph
Architectural style Nave plan
MPS Montgomery County MPS
NRHP reference No. 89001809
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Significant dates
Added to NRHP November 13, 1989

Big Spring Baptist Church, also known as First Baptist Church, is a special old Baptist church building. You can find it near Elliston in Montgomery County, Virginia. It's a place with a lot of history!

Discovering Big Spring Baptist Church

This church was built a long time ago, around 1880. It's a one-story building with a unique design. The church has a tall, pointed roof called a gable roof.

What Does It Look Like?

The church has a special part that sticks out from the front. This is a three-part tower right in the middle. It makes the church look very grand. The building is made of wood and has a simple, open layout inside. This style is called a "nave plan."

A Special Cemetery

Right next to the church, there is a cemetery. This cemetery is a very important part of the property. Many African-American families from the area have their loved ones buried here. It helps us remember the people who lived in this community long ago.

Why Is It Historic?

Big Spring Baptist Church is so important that it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1989. This is a list of places in the United States that are worth protecting. They are important because of their history or special design. Being on this list means the church is a valuable part of our country's story.

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