In the heart of Shotwell, Good Hope Baptist Church stands as a lasting symbol of faith and community. Built in the 1950s in the Gothic Revival style, the church has long served as a gathering place for generations of African American residents. On May 3, Wake County will celebrate this landmark and the surrounding community with a Preservation Celebration.
“The Wake County Board of Commissioners is proud to have designated Good Hope Baptist Church and its adjacent historic cemetery as a historic landmark last year,” said Donald Mial, chair, Wake County Board of Commissioners. “This church represents the history, identity and strength of the Shotwell community. We are proud to recognize and preserve places like this for future generations.”
The Preservation Celebration will take place Sunday, May 3, from 3 to 5 p.m. at Good Hope Baptist Church, 4209 Smithfield Road in Knightdale. During the event, the Wake County Historic Preservation Commission will present landmark plaques for two designated historic landmarks, including Good Hope Baptist Church and its historic cemetery, and dedicate a roadside marker recognizing Shotwell’s historic African American community…