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The Sandwich First Baptist Church

Photos by Alan L Brown - June, 2009

Plaque Location

In The City of Windsor in The County of Essex
at coordinates N 42 17.510 W 83 04.802
at 3652 Peter Street.

Plaque Text

Erected in 1851 on land donated by the Crown, the Sandwich First Baptist Church represents the once numerous Black border-town churches which were built to serve the rapidly increasing numbers of Underground Railroad settlers. This church received, sheltered, and assisted many of these new arrivals. All members were required to aid in its construction by giving donations or making bricks. A focal point for many local anti-slavery activities, the Sandwich First Baptist Church stands as an important symbol of that struggle.

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