First Jackson Celebrates 175th anniversary

By Quinn Lavespere, Message Summer Staff Writer

Established in 1835, First Baptist Church of Jackson recently celebrated its 175th anniversaryJACKSON – In the heart of the Felicianas nestles a church that recently celebrated with dinner on the grounds its Sunday morning worship, annual homecoming, the 149th anniversary of its sanctuary, and the 175th anniversary of the founding of the church in 1835.

Joe Nesom has been pastor for the last 27 years.