Alexander Campbell - Campbell Cemetery - Bethany, West Virginia - Grave of a Famous Person on Waymarking.com

"Alexander Campbell (12 September 1788 – 4 March 1866) was a Scots-Irish immigrant who became an ordained minister in the United States and joined his father Thomas Campbell as a leader of a reform effort that is historically known as the Restoration Movement, and by some as the "Stone-Campbell Movement." It resulted in the development of non-denominational Christian churches, which stressed reliance on Scripture and few essentials. Campbell was influenced by similar efforts in Scotland, before emigrating to the United States. He was influenced by James and Robert Haldane, who emphasized a return to original Christianity as found in the New Testament. In 1832, the group of reformers led by the Campbells merged with a similar effort that began under the leadership of Barton W. Stone in Kentucky. Their congregations identified as Disciples of Christ or Christian churches. Several American church groups have historical roots in the Campbells' efforts, including the Churches of Christ, the Christian churches and churches of Christ, Evangelical Christian Church in Canada, and the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Alexander Campbell founded Bethany College in Bethany, West Virginia." - Wikipedia

Description: Early leader in the Restoration Movement resulting in the formation of new Christian churches in the United States. Also was the founder and first president of Bethany College. Date of birth: 09/12/1788 Date of death: 03/04/1866 Area of notoriety: Religion Marker Type: Headstone Setting: Outdoor Visiting Hours/Restrictions: Dawn to dusk Fee required?: No Web site: [Web Link]

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