Historical Marker

Salt River Church, 1/2 mile

Mother church of Baptist witness in area. Constituted Feb. 3, 1798, by William Taylor and John Penney with seven charter members. John Penney, first pastor, served until his death, 1833. Great-grandfather of J. C. Penney, founder of Penney Stores. In 1842, log meetinghouse was replaced by present building. Last church member died in 1965.