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.
New Hope Church of Christ. 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.
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: Churches & Religion. 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. Marker 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.
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 248 times since then and 51 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.
