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

New Hope Church of Christ

1875

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, September 27, 2020

1. New Hope Church of Christ Marker

Inscription. Begun as Concordia Church of Christ, this historic church met first when W. B. Young traveled from Bethel-Berry to preach at the old Burcham Valley School House. This congregation became known as the New Hope Church of Christ. Long-time members, among them the family of William Brown Parish, gave the land on which the first building was erected in 1903. After being damaged in a storm, the building was rebuilt in 1913. The present facility was erected in 1960. Men and women who have made outstanding contributions to churches and communities throughout the world had their roots in this congregation.

Erected by Florence Historical Board.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1875.

Location. 34° 52.375′ N, 87° 47.908′ W. Marker is near Florence, Alabama, in Lauderdale County. It is at the intersection of County Road 222 and County Road 15, on the right when traveling east on County Road 222. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 8245 Co Rd 15, Florence AL 35633, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

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this marker is in North Alabama

and in the Shoals.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Southern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church Cemetery (approx. 1.1 miles away); West End High School / "Trojans" (approx. 1½ miles away); Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church and Cemetery (approx. 2.6 miles away); Forks of Cypress (approx. 4½ miles away); Florence, Alabama (approx. 4½ miles away); Macedonia Church of Christ (approx. 5 miles away); Wilson's Headquarters and Camp (approx. 6.1 miles away); The Farley Clock Tower (approx. 6.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Florence.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, September 27, 2020

2. New Hope Church of Christ Marker

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 683 times since then and 32 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.