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tion technique was employed so as to not interrupt services during the long building phase. The present day building was erected around one of the original buildings on the property and once completed the original building inside the new building wras demolished.
By the 1880's the membership began to dwindle and they decided to build the Washington Baptist in the town of Washington. The biggest problem with the location of Mt. Salem was the fact that the wagon roads crossed the Rush River in 9 places which made church going very difficult during the spring and fall rains.
In 1942 the doors of the church were locked. Except for brief periods of services, special events and restoration the old church is still inactive today although it does have a current Board of Directors.
Tb learn more, visit the Rappahannock Historical Society on Gay Street in Washington. Also while you’re there look at the Historical Quilt made by Florine Baldwin and purchase some tickets. You can also learn more about the Historical Sampler to be held at Jessamine Hill on May 21, 2005.
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