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Celebrating the faith, courage, determination and strength of early Black pioneer families who ventured to Ohio seeking freedom and a better life. After arriving, they established a thriving community of master farmers, artisans, skilled craftsmen, ministers, deacons, politicians, educators, defenders of civil rights, conductors of the Underground Railroad, church members, with faith and family as their foundation. This community survived and thrived for more than 100 years.
God and the church was the center of the lives of Pee Pee Settlement residents. Several churches were started in the early years, one of which was Eden Baptist Church, established in 1824 in connection with the First Baptist Church in Chillicothe Ohio. Early worshipers gathered in homes for prayer and worship services until a log cabin building was erected in the 1840's. In 1878, a larger and more modern building was constructed. This building still stands today and has a small but faithful congregation led by Pastor Milton Dean who has served the church as pastor for over 25 years. In 2024, Eden Baptist Church celebrated their 200th anniversary.
God and the church was the center of the lives of Pee Pee Settlement residents. Several churches were started in the early years, one of which was Eden Baptist Church, established in 1824 in connection with the First Baptist Church in Chillicothe Ohio. Early worshipers gathered in homes for prayer and worship services until a log cabin building was erected in the 1840's. In 1878, a larger and more modern building was constructed. This building still stands today and has a small but faithful congregation led by Pastor Milton Dean who has served the church as pastor for over 25 years. In 2024, Eden Baptist Church celebrated their 200th anniversary.
Five one room school houses were established in the settlement starting in 1854. Black children were not allowed to attend public schools with white children. These were the Roberts/Harris, Barnett, the Pritchard, Turkey Run and Ivey schools. All the school teachers were members of the Pee Pee Settlement.
Five one room school houses were established in the settlement starting in 1854. Black children were not allowed to attend public schools with white children. These were the Roberts/Harris, Barnett, the Pritchard, Turkey Run and Ivey schools. All the school teachers were members of the Pee Pee Settlement.
There are 5 cemeteries in the settlement including the Barnett, Eden Baptist, Davis, Pritchard and the Roberts cemeteries. Perservation efforts are underway for all the cemeteries.
There are 5 cemeteries in the settlement including the Barnett, Eden Baptist, Davis, Pritchard and the Roberts cemeteries. Perservation efforts are underway for all the cemeteries.
Former, emancipated slaves from Monticello and the surrounding areas were part of the community including Madison Hemings, Israel Gillett Jefferson, Chana Hughes, Sophia Hughes, and Hasting Hughes. Others included William and Elizabeth Garland, Mahalia Lynch Davis and her children, Mahalia's extended family including her mother and sister, and others....
Former, emancipated slaves from Monticello and the surrounding areas were part of the community including Madison Hemings, Israel Gillett Jefferson, Chana Hughes, Sophia Hughes, and Hasting Hughes. Others included William and Elizabeth Garland, Mahalia Lynch Davis and her children, Mahalia's extended family including her mother and sister, and others....
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