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Little Cedar Grove Baptist Church was organized in 1797 by some of the early
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settlers of
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. The historic church building, constructed in 1812, is the oldest church in the state of Indiana still standing on its original foundation. It was listed on the
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in 1990.


Organization

The church was organized by
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, who came from
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via
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in 1797. with Elder William Tyner and his family. They organized the Little Cedar Grove Baptist Church, the first church in the Whitewater River Valley

The members built a log church as early as 1805, about two or three miles southeast of
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. In 1812 they built a large brick church, with balcony, and rifle ports. It is the oldest church building standing on its original site in
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. It is open as a historic site. Little Cedar also has a small cemetery where some of the early settlers were buried. ''Note:'' This includes and Accompanying photographs. The Big Cedar Baptist Church and Burying Ground on Big Cedar Creek Road, between the road to Reily and the Oxford Pike was an arm or branch of the Little Cedar Grove Baptist Church.


Construction

The church group had organized several years before building a permanent building. In December 1811 the
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occurred the church members took it as a sign of judgment for their failure to build a proper church. Rev. Allen Wiley, a circuit rider of the church, said "The people ran to and fro, called for prayer meetings, exhorted each other to do good deeds and repent of sins as if
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was at hand. Then they met in solemn conclave and made a covenant with the almighty that if he would send no more earthquakes, they would build Him a church".Amazing Tales from Indiana, By Fred D., Pg 6–7
/ref> The congregation then quickly proceeded to build a large brick church. The new church building was finished on August 1 of 1812.


See also

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References

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