It was the first church in Warren County, and still exists a short distance east of Warrenton.

[6] At the time, Warrenton was the largest, most centrally located, and most important place in the county.

[7] Nearby Vicksburg began to prosper due to its better landing, higher location, and more vigorous leadership.

[9] Due to the town's low-lying swampy location, it suffered from river floods and epidemics such as yellow fever, smallpox and cholera.

[8] Warrenton was a stop on the Vicksburg, Pensacola and Ship Island Railroad, constructed in the 1870s.