Near Huntsville in Madison County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
Original Site of Enon Baptist Church
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, August 2, 2020
1. Original Site of Enon Springs Church Marker
Approximately one-half mile north of here is the original site of the oldest Baptist Church (Missionary) in Alabama. This congregation was organized on June 3, 1809 as the West Fork of Flint River Church and renamed Enon Church shortly thereafter. John Canterbury was called as the first pastor on August 5, 1809. This group became a charter member of Flint River Baptist Association in 1814. Services were held in members' homes until a log meetinghouse was completed in 1813. This building served until 1825 when a brick church was constructed three miles northeast of Meridianville. In 1861 under the leadership of Pastor Eugene Strode. the congregation moved to Huntsville. The Enon Baptist Church was renamed First Baptist Church of Huntsville in 1895.Erected 1997 by Alabama Historical Association.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. In addition, it is included in the Alabama Historical Association series list. A significant historical date for this entry is June 3, 1809.
Location. 34° 51.066′ N, 86° 33.174′ W. Marker
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Early Settlers Cemetery (approx. 0.2 miles away); John Williams Walker (1783-1823) (approx. 2.8 miles away); William Hooper Councill (approx. 4.7 miles away); Site of Bell Factory (approx. 4.8 miles away); Councill Training School (approx. 4.9 miles away); Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University / Alabama A&M University former names (approx. 5.1 miles away); Site of Quick Airplane (approx. 5.3 miles away); Harris Hill Cemetery (approx. 5˝ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Huntsville.
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, August 2, 2020
2. Original Site of Enon Baptist Church Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 29, 2020. It was originally submitted on August 5, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 429 times since then and 163 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 5, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.
