Canaan Baptist Church - Bessemer, AL
N 33° 20.488 W 086° 55.573
16S E 506865 N 3689145
Canaan Baptist Church is the oldest Baptist Church in Jefferson County, Alabama, having been organized in 1818.
Waymark Code: WMEV5R
Location: Alabama, United States
Date Posted: 07/08/2012
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Canaan Baptist Church is Jefferson County’s oldest Baptist Church. It was organized September 2, 1818 in the home of Isaac Brown. In the early days the church met in homes and the schoolhouse near Old Jonesboro until 1824. Canaan Baptist Association (now Birmingham Baptist Association) was organized here in 1833. Hosea Holcombe, pioneer preacher and historian, was pastor from 1822-41. The congregation has worshipped at this present location since 1856.
Date Built: 01/01/1967
Age of Church building determined by?: Cornerstone or plaque
Service Times:
Sunday Morning - 9:00 & 10:30
Wednesday - 6:30 PM
Website: [Web Link]
Church Address:
2543 Morgan Road
Bessemer, AL USA
35022
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