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Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church leaders ask Lawrence County for help preserving historic site
Summary
Representatives of Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church told Lawrence County commissioners they seek help finding grants and operational support to complete a restoration tied to Underground Railroad history; commissioners asked for a budget "wish list" and staff follow-up.
Representatives of Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church asked the Lawrence County Board of Commissioners on Aug. 26 for help finding grants and county support to finish a historic restoration tied to the Underground Railroad. The church’s representative asked commissioners to consider partnering on maintenance and future development at the site, which the speakers said will be “fully restored on October 31.” Commissioners asked the church to submit a budget or “wish list” so staff could identify matching grant opportunities and potential county support. The church representatives described recent renovation…
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