FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Founded in 1872, First Baptist Church of Merrifield began with worshipers gathering in a simple log cabin before relying on itinerant preachers, tent revivals, and members' homes for nearly 25 years.

In 1891, the congregation purchased land on Ransell Road for just $5. Although a storm destroyed their first church building before it was completed, the community rebuilt together. The church also served residents of The Pines, a nearby post-Civil War Black community.

More than 150 years later, First Baptist Church of Merrifield continues to worship on the same site, preserving a legacy of faith, perseverance, and community.

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