Bethel Presbyterian Church - Alcorn, MS
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N 31° 54.356 W 091° 07.758
15R E 676890 N 3531535
Rural church building near Alcorn, Mississippi.
Waymark Code: WMCN2X
Location: Mississippi, United States
Date Posted: 09/23/2011
Views: 2
Organized in 1826, the building dates from circa 1846 and is listed on the National Register of Historical Places. An historical marker nearby states:
BETHEL CHURCH
C.1845. Greek Revival
The original congregation of the Bethel Presbyterian Church organized in 1826 under the direction of Dr. Jeremiah Chamberlain, constructed this building in the mid 1840's. On the interior, ornamentation is completely lacking. The use of pilasters on the exterior is an interesting feature as are the simplifies hood moulds, normally found only on Gothic Revival buildings. Renovations have occurred over the years and the original slave galley has been removed. a tornado destroyed the sharply pointed steeple.
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1846
Age of Church building determined by?: Cornerstone or plaque
If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Presbyterian
Street address of Church:
Hwy 552
Alcorn, MS USA
If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed
If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Not listed
Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: Not Listed
Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed
Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed
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