First Baptist Church Of Vacherie Celebrates 150 Years

By Kirk White

 

Shortly after the 13th Amendment's ratification which abolished slavery, Rev. N. Daniel King founded the First Baptist Church of Vacherie. Since its founding 150 years ago, six pastors have led the St. James Parish’s west bank located church. The six pastors include: Revs. N. Daniel King, Jack Ellis, Arthur Jones, Maxwell Cage, Lucien Garrett and Johnnie B. Magee, Jr.