Easter Sunday 1814 occurred on April 10. The early settlers
of Washington County, Indiana were of diverse religious affiliation including
Baptists, Methodists, Presbyterians, Covenanters, Friends, Lutherans, and
Brethern (Dunkards). However, the only known church building existing then was
for an independent congregation located on the Middle Fork of Blue River known
as the New Lights/Free Will Baptists. This location of this church was next to
the Old Blue River Cemetery at the end of Katy Lane. It was located on the
southwest corner of the Amos Wright homestead with his son John Wright as the
preacher. At that time, other denominations met in the homes of members or were
attended to by circuit riders such as William Cravens who was one of my 4th
great grandfathers.
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