Monroe County Churches & Religion

 

Lebanon Baptist

Is located near Victor, in South Fork township. Its formation was consummated in 1879, the organizing members being A. C. Goodridge, Sarah Simpson, Joseph M. Simpson, Nancy Gillespie, Milford Powers, Harriet'Powers and Laura, James, Louella, Richard, Anna and Mary C. Powers. The present membership is 21. Milford Powers has been the only pastor of the church since its organization. The frame church building was erected by the Christian and Baptist denominlations in 1879 and is valued at $1,200. It is an interesting fact to note that no debt hangs heavily over this enterprising body of believers. Miss Alice Clark is superintendent of a Sabbath-school of 25 scholars