Near Florence in Lauderdale County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)

Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church Cemetery

— Established prior to 1843 —

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, September 27, 2020

1. Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church Cemetery Marker

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The first marked grave here is that of David Reeder who died November 14, 1843. An earlier unmarked burial was a Mrs. McClure from Ireland. The original log church and school stood just north of the cemetery. In 1884, a new church was erected north of the present sanctuary on property donated in 1888 by Charles and Susan Reeder. The modern sanctuary, constructed of gray stone, was completed in 1946. Pleasant Hill was originally a part of the Cypress Circuit, one of the earliest Methodist circuits in Lauderdale County.

Erected by Florence Historical Board.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. A significant historical year for this entry is 1843.

Location. 34° 52.422′ N, 87° 46.732′ W. Marker is near Florence, Alabama, in Lauderdale County. Marker is on County Road 222 west of County Road 231, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2705 Co Rd 222, Florence AL 35633, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. New Hope Church of Christ (approx. 1.1 miles away); Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church and Cemetery

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, September 27, 2020

2. Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church Cemetery Marker

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(approx. 2½ miles away); Forks of Cypress (approx. 3½ miles away); Florence, Alabama (approx. 3½ miles away); Hickory Hill Plantation Slave Cemetery (approx. 5.4 miles away); John Coffee: 1772-1833 (approx. 5.4 miles away); General John Coffee (approx. 5.6 miles away); Macedonia Church of Christ (approx. 5.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Florence.

Credits. This page was last revised on September 30, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 29, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 274 times since then and 55 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 29, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.