Bethel Presbyterian Church - Alcorn, MS
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linkys
N 31° 54.356 W 091° 07.758
15R E 676890 N 3531535
Bethel Presbyterian church, built in mid 1840's, saw Grant's troops pass it by during the Civil War, and now time has passed it by.
Waymark Code: WMCN2Z
Location: Mississippi, United States
Date Posted: 09/23/2011
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Historical marker near the building reads:
BETHEL CHURCH
C.1845. Greek Revival
The original congregation of the Brthel 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 overe the years and the original slave galley has been removed. A tornado destroyed the sharply pointed steeple.
Presbyterian Denomination: Vacant/Inactive
Status: Inactive/Vacant/Ruin
Address:
Hwy 552
Alcorn, MS USA
Date Built: 1846
Architect: Not listed
Relevant Web Site: Not listed
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