In part five of the series of oldest churches in every state, we are heading to the Southwest and Pacific Islands. Many of these areas were once part of the Mexican Empire, and many of the oldest churches here are former or current Spanish missions. In Utah, Mormons made their mark with some of their first tabernacles and temples, while Anglican explorers settled and built … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2018
OLDEST CHURCH IN EVERY STATE – PART FOUR (DEEP SOUTH)
In part four of the series of oldest churches in every state, we will be exploring the Deep South. This part of the country was settled by a mix of French and Spanish colonists along the Gulf Coast, mostly Catholics, while inland areas attracted settlers from the east, mostly Baptists. This region would later become known as the Bible Belt due its particularly traditional … [Read more...]
OLDEST CHURCH IN EVERY STATE – PART THREE (MIDWEST)
In part three of the series of oldest churches in every state, we will be exploring the Midwest. This region, which was settled in earnest after the American Revolution, enjoys a strong mixed religious heritage. In addition to the English-descended colonists, many immigrants from France, Germany, Central Europe and Scandinavia made their way here, dotting the landscape with … [Read more...]
