Walnut Grove Cumberland Presbyterian Church - New Hope, AL
N 34° 33.252 W 086° 22.573
16S E 557228 N 3823784
Walnut Grove Cumberland Presbyterian Church is located in rural Madison County on New Hope Center Point Rd.
Waymark Code: WMZM46
Location: Alabama, United States
Date Posted: 11/28/2018
Views: 1
From the historical marker:
On July 19, 1847, Chistopher and Mary Harless Sears deeded two acres (with meeting house, brush-arbor, and camp-stand) to the Elders of the Walnut Grove Society of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church for one penny. The Union Army burned the original church in 1862. A walnut tree with scars from the fire still bears walnuts. A ring used to tether horses during services has grown into the tree and is still visible. The original bell, hand-dug well, and pre-Civil War cemetery also remain.
The present church was erected after the Civil War. The pews were replaced circa 1926, and Sunday School rooms were added in 1956. In 1992 the tongue-and-groove walls were restored. Membership records include the Smith, Buford, Scroggins, Haden, Woody, Douglas, Overton, and Nichols families.
Presbyterian Denomination: Presbyterian Church (USA)
Status: Active House of Worship
Address:
729 New Hope Cedar Point Road
New Hope, AL USA
35760
Relevant Web Site: [Web Link]
Date Built: Not listed
Architect: Not listed
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