Near Spring Garden in Cherokee County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
Carmel Presbyterian Church
Photographed By Angela Nichols, April 25, 2019
1. Carmel Presbyterian Church Marker
Inscription.
Carmel Presbyterian Church. . In 1835, pioneering families migrated from Morgan County, Georgia to Cherokee County, AL, settling in the Ambersonville area, later renamed Spring Garden. These families were members of Carmel Presbyterian Church in Morgan County and brought their charter with them. With no Presbyterian church in the area, they met in the home of Andrew Burnes to worship and form another church. On Sunday, June 19, 1836, the Carmel Presbyterian Church was organized with Rev. John G. Likens presiding; George W. king, Archibald O. Stewart, and Andrew Burnes were elected and ordained the first ruling elders. Charter members were the families of Amberson, Akins, Burnes, Craig, Davis, King, Powers, Shadden, Stuart, and Swan. The first church building was a log structure located in the cemetery west of the present church. It was one of the earliest churches in the county. Four different structures were located there, before a new building was erected at the present site. The first service was held January 1989.
In 1835, pioneering families migrated from Morgan County, Georgia to Cherokee County, AL, settling in the Ambersonville area, later renamed Spring Garden. These families were members of Carmel Presbyterian Church in Morgan County and brought their charter with them. With no Presbyterian church in the area, they met in the home of Andrew Burnes to worship and form another church. On Sunday, June 19, 1836, the Carmel Presbyterian Church was organized with Rev. John G. Likens presiding; George W. king, Archibald O. Stewart, and Andrew Burnes were elected and ordained the first ruling elders. Charter members were the families of Amberson, Akins, Burnes, Craig, Davis, King, Powers, Shadden, Stuart, and Swan. The first church building was a log structure located in the cemetery west of the present church. It was one of the earliest churches in the county. Four different structures were located there, before a new building was erected at the present site. The first service was held January 1989.
Erected 2001.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is June 19, 1836.
Location. 33° 57.65′ N, 85° 34.345′ W. Marker is near Spring Garden, Alabama, in Cherokee
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County. Marker is at the intersection of County Route 33 and County Route 29, on the left when traveling south on County Route 33. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Piedmont AL 36272, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 11, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 26, 2019, by Angela Nichols of Centre, Alabama. This page has been viewed 433 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on April 26, 2019, by Angela Nichols of Centre, Alabama. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
