A History of Our Church
Cornerstone Baptist Church was founded and organized by Pastor Billy Morris and eleven charter members on September 12, 1982. The congregation first met in the old log house of Eli Coffey, which is located along the the Tye River in White Rock.
*See cabin history below
In October 1982, the church rented and later purchased the camp house located on Route 56 and Harper's Creek Lane in Tyro.
On July 4, 1988, the first block was laid for a new church and on November 27, 1988, the new sanctuary was dedicated.
Since then, a fellowship hall, Sunday School rooms, a pavilion, sidewalks, and a playground have been added. Cornerstone Baptist Church continues today with weekly Sunday School, Worship Service and active children's programs, along with
Wednesday evening prayer meeting.
Over the years, Cornerstone Baptist Church has been a light in the small mountain community of Tyro, honoring God with its service, outreach and worship.
Eli & Fanny Coffey Homesite
*A log cabin that stood on the left side of the road in White Rock,
along the Tye River.
It was built around 1900.
The cabin was dismantled and moved to a new location in 2018.