====== Hopewell Baptist Church ======
Mr. Robert Lett, a descendant of the [[sleet_aa|Sleet Family]], has provided the following information regarding the Hopewell Baptist Church located just south of [[beaverlick|Beaver Lick]] near US Highway 42.

I have learned that the "colored" church & school began organizing in early [[1894]]. The church which was built with two rooms was constructed for the purpose of being used additionally as a [[schools|school]]. The primary participants in the organization of the church & school were; Dick [[baker_aa|Baker]], George Clark (descendants migrated to Connersville), Robert L. [[sleet_aa|Sleet]].
 
The timeline for the planning of the school was as follows; 
 
  * In the fall of 1894 plans were discussed in regards to building the Hopewell church & school construction and fundraising plans set forth.  
 
  * A meeting was held with George Sleet to acquire one acre of land for the purposes the project.
 
  * In the spring of [[1895]] the property was acquired.
 
  * In August of 1895 Rev. Comwell & Wheeler served as interim pastors.
 
  * On December 8, 1895 Rev. McCody began service as the church's first regular pastor.  

===== Related Topics =====
  * [[Churches]]
  * [[African American churches]]
  * [[Baptist]] churches