Record #:

10395

Author(s):

Marsh, Ruby K.

Abstract:

Sandy Creek was the first Separate Baptist Church in North Carolina. Founded by Shubal Stearns in 1755, the Separate church found North Carolina favorable because of its lack of religious organizations. The church played an important part during the Regulator movement of 1771. During that time, Governor William Tryon marched through the Sandy Creek area to advance on Alamance and the Regulators.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 34 Issue 11, Nov 1966, p13, il

Subject(s):

Churches--Randolph County