Thompson Settlement Church

Thompson Settlement Church is a Virginia historical marker in Lee County, dedicated 1938.

Lee County · dedicated 1938 · Rte. 758, at intersection with Mount Moriah Rd.

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This Baptist church, a mile southeast, is the oldest church in Lee County. It was organized in 1800; the original site was on Powell's River, a short distance west. James Kinney was the first pastor. The church was removed to the present site in 1822.

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