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Jefferson Methodist Church at Jefferson, AL (built ca. 1856; listed on the NRHP.)

Antebellum, Churches and Cemeteries | Jefferson in Marengo County  

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This is a Greek Revival, one-story church with a pedimented end-gable that has a recessed portico with columns set in antis and a square bell tower. It was dedicated on the first Sunday in June, 1856 by the Reverend Phillip Phillips Neely, minister from Marion, Alabama. The church was built on two acres of land deeded by John D. Catlin, May 30, 1842, to Daniel E. Ellis, James Turner, David Compton and John Besteder, trustees of Methodist Episcopal Church known as Asbury Meeting House.

This church is a contributing property to the Jefferson Historic District that’s on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). It is located beside Highway 28 at the small community of Jefferson in Marengo County (GPS coordinates 32.386083,-87.894472).

Sources: 1) Jefferson Methodist Church Historical Marker (located at church); 2) NRHP “Jefferson Historic District” Nomination Form.

Tags: alabama, antebellum, black belt, church, jefferson, marengo county, methodist

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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.

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