Big Creek United Methodist Church / Joseph Watford - Big Creek, AL
N 31° 04.534 W 085° 25.897
16R E 649617 N 3439033
This historical marker about the church and a Revolutionary War Soldier buried in the churchyard cemetery is located in Houston County about 10 miles south of Dothan, Alabama.
Waymark Code: WMFD1R
Location: Alabama, United States
Date Posted: 09/30/2012
Views: 10
The marker reads:
SIDE 1: Big Creek United Methodist Church
One of the oldest churches in southeast Alabama and reportedly the oldest church in Houston County. The first church structure was a log building constructed about 20 yards north of the present building. The second structure was a larger frame building erected in 1865. In 1905, a new frame structure was built. Four Sunday School rooms and a brick exterior were added to the church in 1959.
SIDE 2: Joseph Watford Revolutionary War Veteran
Adjacent to Big Creek United Methodist Church is a cemetery containing the grave of Joseph Watford. Mr. Watford served as a soldier for four years during the American Revolutionary War. In 1833, he emigrated from South Carolina to this area of southeast Alabama. He died in July 1845. Mr. Watford is believed to be the only Revolutionary War Veteran buried in Houston County.
Erected by the Historic Chattahoochee Commission and the Dothan Landmarks Foundation, 1979.
Marker Name: Big Creek United Methodist Church / Joseph Watford
Marker Type: Rural Roadside
Addtional Information::
The church and its cemetery and historical marker are located in the SW quadrant of Houston County, Alabama. More than 700 burials have been made in the cemetery. The cemetery has the only Revolutionary War Veteran, Joseph Watford (1742-1845) known to be buried in Houston County, and there is also one Confederate Veteran buried here.
Date Dedicated / Placed: 1979
Marker Number: Not Listed
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