If the walls of Woodville Baptist Church could talk, they’d have a lot to say — and that’s because it’s the oldest church in the state. The historic structure dates back centuries, and its congregation goes back even further. Its impressive qualities don’t end there, though. In addition to everything else, it was one of the founding churches of the Mississippi Baptist Association. Read on to learn all about this historic church.

As you’ve probably already guessed, Woodville Baptist Church is located in the tiny town of Woodville, which is in Wilkinson County.

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Its red brick exterior is rather ordinary and somewhat typical of the churches scattered throughout Mississippi. However, Woodville Baptist Church is anything but ordinary.

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Built in 1809, it’s the oldest building of any church denomination in Mississippi.

Historic American Buildings Survey/Library of Congress Though the church wasn’t constructed until 1809, its congregation was organized in 1798, making it one of the state’s oldest congregations.

Its accolades don’t end there, though.

Ben Bannister/Google Woodville Baptist Church was one of the founding churches of the Mississippi Baptist Association — and may have been among the first in the state to be integrated.

The church has undergone several updates throughout the years, one of which is a beautiful stained glass window.

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Between its age and historical significance, Woodville Baptist Church is an amazing piece of the past — but it’s not the only piece of the past you’ll find in Woodville.

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The Woodville Baptist Church is one of the roughly 140 buildings that make up the Woodville Historic District.

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Part of the National Register of Historic Places, the buildings in the district represent several architectural styles. Most of the buildings were constructed between 1820 and 1930, which means Woodville Baptist Church is among the oldest.

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For more information, call Woodville Baptist Church at (601) 888-3613. You can also visit the church’s website or Facebook page.

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Though the church wasn’t constructed until 1809, its congregation was organized in 1798, making it one of the state’s oldest congregations.

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Woodville Baptist Church was one of the founding churches of the Mississippi Baptist Association — and may have been among the first in the state to be integrated.

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So, did you know about this charmingly historic church? Ever visited? If so, what’d you think? Tell us in the comments section.

This isn’t the only Mississippi church that’s been around for centuries. Read about another here.

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