Newbern Presbyterian Church - Newbern, Alabama
Posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
Assisted by: Groundspeak Regular Member SecurB
N 32° 35.605 W 087° 31.924
16S E 450069 N 3606339
Historic Presbyterian Church in Newbern, Alabama.
Waymark Code: WM7MKP
Location: Alabama, United States
Date Posted: 11/09/2009
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member silverquill
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  Newbern Presbyterian Church - Newbern, Alabama - posted by SecurB
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The Newbern Presbyterian Church was organized in 1844 by North Carolinians who settled area in 1830's. The current church building constructed in 1848 typifies rural church architecture of "Old South." The church is near-original form with hand-hewn lumber jointed with wooden pegs. Early membership in the church included slaves who sat on benches flanking the pulpit. The church always with out a resident minister but has monthly service and an active church live.
Presbyterian Denomination: Presbyterian Church (USA)

Status: Active House of Worship

Address:
Hwy 61
Newbern, Alabama United States
36765

Date Built: 1848

Architect: Not listed

Relevant Web Site: Not listed
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