Our Story

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Gilboa Christian Church was founded in 1834 by Uriah Higgason, a devoted follower of Thomas and Alexander Campbell. According to church tradition, the first services were held beneath an outdoor arbor made of trees and branches. As the congregation grew, its members built a small frame church known as Mount Gilboa on land given by Colonel Edmund Pendleton.

For generations, Gilboa has remained a place of worship, fellowship, and service, carrying its founding faith into the present day.

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Our Historic Church Building

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The present brick church was built in 1857 and completed in 1858 on the site of the original building. The bricks were made nearby, and tradition credits an African American brick mason, Jim Veeney, with laying them.

The church’s simple exterior has remained largely unchanged since its construction. Over the years, additions and improvements have helped meet the needs of a growing congregation, including the 1927 Sunday School annex and a larger fellowship hall and additional classrooms added in 1999.

Inside, generations of generous members have helped preserve and beautify the sanctuary through furnishings, memorial gifts, and renovations.

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A Church Rooted in Community

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While our historic building tells the story of Gilboa’s past, our congregation continues to serve the Lord and our neighbors today. Our ministries include music, youth, and charity, with support for causes both locally and around the world.

From worship and fellowship to community events and service, Gilboa is a place where generations come together in faith.

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Our Cemetery & Grounds

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Gilboa’s cemetery reflects the generations of families and faithful members connected to our church. The land was given by Miss Millie Gardner, and the first recorded burial dates to 1905.

Today, the cemetery is maintained through perpetual care supported by volunteer donations, honoring those who came before us and preserving an important part of Gilboa’s history.​