Jefferson Baptist Church - Jefferson, AL
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Lazer
N 32° 23.171 W 087° 53.774
16S E 415701 N 3583595
An old country church located in the tiny community of Jefferson, AL
Waymark Code: WM5YFZ
Location: Alabama, United States
Date Posted: 03/01/2009
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Marine Biologist
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This church was originally established at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church in 1820 by Elder James Yarbrough and 27 charter members. By 1834 it had over 150 members. The church is still in service today. It is one of the oldest in the area. Buried in the cemetery are Revolutionary War veterans who helped found the church.
Date Built: 01/01/1820

Age of Church building determined by?: Historical marker

Service Times:
Sundays


Church Address:
State Highway 28
Jefferson, AL USA
36745


Website: Not listed

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