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Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church at Camden, AL (built ca. 1849)

Antebellum, Churches and Cemeteries, Historic Markers & Memorials | Camden in Wilcox County  

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Located in front of this church is a historical marker. Following are the details provided on this marker:

“This building was constructed c. 1849 as a Cumberland Presbyterian Church.  The Camden Associate Reformed Presbyterian congregation was organized in September 1890 in the parlor of the William Joel Bonner home.  This building was purchased soon after.  Benjamin Meek Miller, Governor of Alabama, 1831-1835, was an original trustee and deacon.  In 1906 the structure was remodeled, with the front portico being enclosed and a new steeple added.”

This church is located at 209 Broad street in Camden, AL (GPS coordinates 31.994519, -87.293463).

 

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Welcome to rural southwest Alabama. This website is dedicated to twelve counties located in rural southwest Alabama which includes a large portion of Alabama’s Black Belt area. This region is known for its rich and diverse heritage, historic homes and churches, and natural beauty. This website contains details about historic and interesting places that you will find in this area of Alabama.

PLEASE NOTE THAT MOST OF THE HOMES INCLUDED ARE PRIVATE RESIDENCES AND, UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED, ARE DRIVE BY ONLY.

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Dedicated to the memory of Stacy Milstead Henson (1978-2008) & Inez “Sis” Watts (1924-2007).

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