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‘Palace in Culpeper:’ Sign marks Baptist preachers jailed before religious liberty

ALLISON BROPHY CHAMPION Culpeper Star-Exponent
Jul 22, 2026
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Museum Director Jay Harrison (from left), Supervisor Paul Bates, CBC historian Roger Clatterbuck and Mayor Frank Reaves unveil a historic marker at Culpeper Baptist Church on July 5.

Keri Nicholson

A crowd gathers outside Culpeper Baptist Church on July 5 for the dedication of a marker commemorating the congregation's ties to religious liberty in America.

Keri Nicholson

Museum Director Jay Harrison gives remarks at the recent dedication of a historic marker at Culpeper Baptist Church alongside Pastor Dan Carlton (left) and museum board member Andrew Gutowski.

Keri Nicholson

From the Museum of Culpeper History (from left), board members Kimberly Trickett and David Cubbage, executive director Jay Harrison, board president Trevor Langrehr and board member Andrew Gutowski at the recent marker dedication ceremony at Culpeper Baptist Church.

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ALLISON BROPHY CHAMPION Culpeper Star-Exponent

CULPEPER, Va. — A local, state and national symbol of religious freedom, Culpeper Baptist Church unveiled a two-sided historic marker for America250.

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