Alto R. Grant - Big Creek United Methodist Church Cemetery - Big Creek, AL
N 31° 04.493 W 085° 25.880
16R E 649646 N 3438958
This zinc headstone marks the grave site of Alto R. Grant in the Big Creek United Methodist Church Cemetery in Big Creek, Alabama, USA.
Waymark Code: WMFD2N
Location: Alabama, United States
Date Posted: 09/30/2012
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Close-up of headstone inscription:
ABOUT THE CEMETERY:
The following information about the church and its cemetery is from an historical marker located at the site:
SIDE 1: Big Creek United Methodist Church
One of the oldest churches in southeast Alabama and reportedly the oldest church in Houston County. The first church structure was a log building constructed about 20 yards north of the present building. The second structure was a larger frame building erected in 1865. In 1905, a new frame structure was built. Four Sunday School rooms and a brick exterior were added to the church in 1959.
SIDE 2: Joseph Watford Revolutionary War Veteran
Adjacent to Big Creek United Methodist Church is a cemetery containing the grave of Joseph Watford. Mr. Watford served as a soldier for four years during the American Revolutionary War. In 1833, he emigrated from South Carolina to this area of southeast Alabama. He died in July 1845. Mr. Watford is believed to be the only Revolutionary War Veteran buried in Houston County.