Tracey Mills Baptist Church
Title
Tracey Mills Baptist Church
Church Association
Northwestern Association
Province
New Brunswick
County
Carleton
Address
195 Royalton Road, Royalton NB, E7K 2G3
Status
Active
Date
1868
Historical Information
In 1851, Mark Tracey offered a building lot and use of his mill to saw lumber for a church. In one week, the men of the church had a structure in place. David Tracey provided use of his shingle mill and church was shingled in the spring of 1852.
When it was no longer needed, the church building was sold to Squire Mills , who moved it up the road and used it as a store. Later, the building was moved to Centreville and used as a shoe shop.
In 1868 Mark Tracey once again donated a building lot for the church that stands today, along with a piece of land for a cemetery.
The building had a seating capacity of 400, but over time many seats were removed to make space for classrooms. Around 1892, the walls were sealed, and the ceiling was coated. Following the death of church member Perry Perkins $1000 was willed to the church, and it was used to install an oil furnace.
In January 1965 the church was rededicated following the redecoration of the sanctuary.
When it was no longer needed, the church building was sold to Squire Mills , who moved it up the road and used it as a store. Later, the building was moved to Centreville and used as a shoe shop.
In 1868 Mark Tracey once again donated a building lot for the church that stands today, along with a piece of land for a cemetery.
The building had a seating capacity of 400, but over time many seats were removed to make space for classrooms. Around 1892, the walls were sealed, and the ceiling was coated. Following the death of church member Perry Perkins $1000 was willed to the church, and it was used to install an oil furnace.
In January 1965 the church was rededicated following the redecoration of the sanctuary.
Files
Collection
Citation
“Tracey Mills Baptist Church,” Atlantic Baptist Built Heritage Project , accessed April 20, 2024, https://atlanticbaptistheritage.omeka.net/items/show/98.