Near Falkville in Morgan County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
Cedar Plains Christian Church
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 21, 2020
1. Cedar Plains Christian Church Marker
Cedar Plains Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) was the first congregation in Alabama - 1837 of the first denomination formed on American soil-1832 the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Originally meeting in homes, the first structure, a log cabin, was erected in 1849, serving the dual purpose as a church and school for early pioneers. The first frame structure was erected in 1884, refurbished in 1948, and destroyed by a tornado in 1955. The new structure was dedicated October 14, 1956.
Erected 2007 by Alabama Historical Association.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Alabama Historical Association series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1837.
Location. 34° 21.885′ N, 86° 59.789′ W. Marker is near Falkville, Alabama, in Morgan County. It is at the intersection of Cedar Plains Road and Bramlett Road, on the left when traveling south on Cedar Plains Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 930 Cedar Plains Road, Falkville AL 35622, United States of
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Regionally, this marker is in North Alabama. 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 original Cherokee Nation, 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: McKendree Cemetery and the Massey Community / Charles Christopher Sheats 1839-1904 (approx. 1½ miles away); The "Katy-Did" Crash (approx. 2.8 miles away); Battleground (approx. 4.2 miles away); Original Falkville Town Hall Building / Falkville Water Tower (approx. 5.1 miles away); Skirmish at Woodall's Bridge (approx. 5.4 miles away); a different marker also named Dave Albritton (approx. 5.9 miles away); The Great Hartselle Bank Robbery / Three Hours Required to Accomplish Heist (approx. 6½ miles away); City of Hartselle, Alabama / Hartselle Facts
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 21, 2020
2. Cedar Plains Christian Church Marker
Another marker is no longer nearby. Dave Albritton (was approx. 5.9 miles away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Also see . . . Cedar Plains Christian Church. History of Alabama Church of Christ Members and Preachers blog entry (Submitted on July 16, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Credits. This page was last revised on July 16, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 23, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 738 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 23, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
