In the years after the Civil War, formerly enslaved men and women formed congregations to serve their spiritual needs. The Reverend Riley (Rielly) Williams (1812-1912) organized Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church. The first structure was built in the Chriesman community. Around 1870, the church moved to the Shiloh community. Rev. Williams, his wife Harriet, and six children lived next door. On June 27, 1871, Rebecca White conveyed land to Rufus Coleman, John (Merida) Meredith and George Williams. George and his wife, Leavy, donated land to the church and a structure was built. Additional early leaders of the church included Rev. Coleman, Rev. J.B. Jackson, Rev. L. Gates, Rev. Dudley Rice and Rev. E.W. Williams. In the 1910s, under the leadership of Rev. William L. Kemple (1879-1965), the original church structure was torn down and a new structure built. In the 1920s, electric lighting was added to the building. In 1926, Rev. R.G. Gaines led Shiloh. Under his leadership, the church grew in membership. Between the years 1926-1964, the church took up a special offering for its students who graduated high school and were heading to college. The church congregation made care boxes of food and other items for those students. The congregation also assisted those students who joined the military after high school. Shiloh students served in the army, navy, air force and marines. Deacons during this time were Sellie Butler, Henry Townsend, Rufus Jones, L.D. Moore and Elijah Merian. Nettie Townsend, Willie Butler and Ella Moore led mission activities. From 1966-1984, Rev. Lee B. Groce Sr. served as pastor. During this time, membership grew and the church facilities expanded. For over a century, Shiloh has faithfully served the community. (2023)