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Newbern Presbyterian Church - Newbern, Alabama

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16S E 450069 N 3606339

Historic Presbyterian Church in Newbern, Alabama.

The Newbern Presbyterian Church was organized in 1844 by North Carolinians who settled area in 1830's. The current church building constructed in 1848 typifies rural church architecture of "Old South." The church is near-original form with hand-hewn lumber jointed with wooden pegs. Early membership in the church included slaves who sat on benches flanking the pulpit. The church always with out a resident minister but has monthly service and an active church life.

Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1848 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 61 Newbern, Alabama United States 36765 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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