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Note: The following text was copied from The Buckhorn Baptist Church Directory 
from 1985.

BUCKHORN BAPTIST CHURCH
Como, North Carolina
1835 - 1985

through Heritage...

According to the records, the Church of Christ of Buckhorn Chappel, Maneys 
Neck, was constituted the thirteenth of November in the year of our Lord 1835.

The first house of worship was St. Lukes Episcopal Church, Built under the 
leadership of the King of England in the early 1700's. The Episcopal Church 
was a place of worship for over 100 years. The church was abandoned and 
converted to the state.

In the year of 1835, Buckhorn Baptist Chappel was organized by Meherrin Church 
with seven men and sixteen women members. The Episcopal Church building was 
the place used for worship. Elder James Delk was the first pastor and served 
for one year.

Elder Delk was succeded by Elder Edward Howell in 1836 who served seventeen 
years and received $50.00 each year for his services. Twenty-five pastors have 
served the church during it's history. By 1846, a larger building was needed. 
Two and one half acres of land, adjoining the church property were purchased 
by the trustees, from Elisa D. Brett on November 10, 1846 for $23.00. A large 
sanctuary was erected. The balcony was for Negro members until 1871, when a 
request came for letters to form a Baptist church at Mill Neck.

Furnishings were used from the Episcopal Church and are still used today.

The items purchased were silver communion set for $12.00, five captain chairs 
for $12.00, and cushions and carpeting for $8.75. The total cost of 
furnishings, building, and interest anounted to $1,343.01.

Without hymn books or an organ, the preacher read a verse from the only hymnal 
and the congregation sang. Around 1885 an organ was secured and Mrs. Rowena 
Picot (Darden) was the first organist.

The original Baptist church buiding was used until 1910. The present structure 
was built by the leadership of the pastor.

Carpets, pews, organ, communion table, choir chairs, and a pulpit stand were 
purchased for the sanctuary.

Our parsonage was built in 1959.

In 1963, the choir loft was rearranged, window memorials and carpet were added 
to the sanctuary.

In 1970, renovations were made and the educational department was added 
including thirteen Sunday School classrooms. Furnishing were provided by 
families of the church.

In 1975, new hymnals were given to the church.

In 1982-83, new choir robes and chairs were purchased for the choir. An 
effective music ministry is greatly appreciated.

During the April conference on 1836 it was resolved that the sisters have 
equal privilege to vote on choosing pastors, deacons, and the receptions of 
members.

Many years before WMS of North Carolina was organized, mission meetings were 
held in the homes of the women of Buckhorn. In March, 1891, Miss Lizzie Savage 
and Miss Margaret Little met in Raleigh with Miss Fannie E. S. Heck to help 
organize the state WMS. Returing home, they soon organized a Womens Missionary 
Society. Meetings were first held in homes, and later on conferennce days at 
the church. Miss Savage was elected president and Miss Little secretary of 
Buckhorn WMS. Miss Little became Vice president of the Virginia State WMS. 
Twenty-one presidents have served the Buckhorn organization.

In 1897, Buckhorn Society packed a box and sent it to the Frontier Missionary. 
The value was $50.00. Our WMU has groups of each level.

Built on the church ground was Buckhorn Academy. A Christian institution. It 
was incorporated by the General Assembly on January 9, 1846.

The Academy was a first class and Christian school for the training of young 
men. Professor J. H. Picot presided over the destinies of that classic school 
from 1857 to 1910, except for a period he was serving in the war and two years 
of leave. Professor Picot prepared for college over 2000 Christian men. During 
the last years girls attended the school.

As each of us look at the future with continued Christian service, may we be 
led by the Creator in all endeavors through His Glory.


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