Woods Presbyterian Church - Jackson's Gap, Alabama
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hoteltwo
N 32° 53.689 W 085° 46.186
16S E 615063 N 3640297
Marker is at the intersection of Horseshoe Bend Road (AL-49) and Church Road and explains the beginnings and design of the church.
Waymark Code: WMRD9D
Location: Alabama, United States
Date Posted: 06/12/2016
Views: 5
Marker text:
In 1898, nine area residents organized a Presbyterian church with Rev. B.F. Bellinger as organizational pastor. Worship services were held every fourth Sunday in the old Concord School or, weather permitting, under a bush arbor on the site. A cemetery and church building followed in 1905, with timber and foundation-pillar stones for construction all donated. Sunday School rooms were added to the church in 1930, along with 2 rock columns defining the main entrance into the cemetery. The Church was named for Dr. A.J. Wood, who had served the congregation as pastor since its beginning. A portrait of the leading founder of Woods Presbyterian Church, Mary Sims Turner, graces the fellowship hall.
'Now faith is the substance of all things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.' HEBREWS 11:1
Marker Name: Woods Presbyterian Church
Marker Type: Rural Roadside
Addtional Information::
Erected by Alabama Historical Association.
Date Dedicated / Placed: 2015
Marker Number: Not Listed
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