Walnut Grove Cumberland Presbyterian Church - New Hope, AL - This Old Church on Waymarking.com

From the historical marker:
On July 19, 1847, Chistopher and Mary Harless Sears deeded two acres (with meeting house, brush-arbor, and camp-stand) to the Elders of the Walnut Grove Society of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church for one penny. The Union Army burned the original church in 1862. A walnut tree with scars from the fire still bears walnuts. A ring used to tether horses during services has grown into the tree and is still visible. The original bell, hand-dug well, and pre-Civil War cemetery also remain.

The present church was erected after the Civil War. The pews were replaced circa 1926, and Sunday School rooms were added in 1956. In 1992 the tongue-and-groove walls were restored. Membership records include the Smith, Buford, Scroggins, Haden, Woody, Douglas, Overton, and Nichols families.

According to the church's website the building was over 130 years old when the website info was entered.

Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1875 Age of Church building determined by?: Church website If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Presbyterian If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Sunday Street address of Church: 729 New Hope Cedar Point Road New Hope, AL USA 35760 Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link] If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: Not Listed Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed

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