This is a replica of the structure which Thomas Lincoln and his son Abraham helped build. The Lincoln family attended Old Pigeon while living in Spencer County. All members of the family, except Abe, belonged to this church. The stairway in this building leads to a loft. The loft was used as sleeping quarters by the men who brought their families from such distant points that they were compelled to stay overnight. The women and children stayed among the neighbors.

Front Left View

Back Right View

Front Left View - 87 KB

Left Side View - 70 KB

Inside the Little Pigeon Baptist Church is a pulpit, split log benches, church pews, and stairs to the loft.

Second Inside View - 21 KB (Note the stairway in the background)

Text on Back: This is a picture of the replica of the Old Pigeon Baptist Church, in the Lincoln Pioneer Village at Rockport, Indiana. The Old Pigeon Baptist Church was erected in 1819 in Spencer County. Thomas Lincoln and his son, Abraham, assisted in building it. All the Lincoln family, except Abraham, were members of this church.