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Buck Marsh Baptist Church

Buck Marsh Baptist Church is a Virginia historical marker in Clarke County, dedicated 1959.

Clarke County · dedicated 1959 · Rte. 340, 300 feet south of Trap Hill Road

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Organized near this spot by Wm. and Daniel Fristoe in 1772. Constituted by elders John Marks and John Garrard, the latter serving as its pastor. James Ireland served as pastor from 1778-1806 and is buried here.

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