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First Congregational Church of Marion (c. 1871)

Black Heritage, Churches and Cemeteries | Marion in Perry County  

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This church congregation was established in 1869 at the Lincoln School by freed slaves and representatives of the American Missionary Association. The church building was completed in 1871. It is the oldest and most unaltered of the churches built by African-Americans in Marion. The church was added to the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) on December 17, 1982. It is also a contributing property to the West Marion Historic District that’s listed on the NRHP.

This church is located on 601 Clay Street in Marion (32°37’39.3″N 87°19’42.5″W – Google Maps).

Sources: 1) NRHP “First Congregational Church of Marion” Registration Form; 2) NRHP “West Marion Historic District” Registration Form; 2) “First Congregational Church of Marion” Historical Marker (located in front of the church).

Tags: alabama, antebellum, black belt, black heritage, church, marion, perry county

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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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