Ozark in Dale County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
Claybank Church
Ozark, Dale County, Alabama
— Built in 1852 —
Restored to its original pioneer condition in 1980 by descendants of
William A. "Billy" Byrd
1850-1931
and wife Ophelia Dowling Byrd
1854-1931
This is to certify that Claybank Log Church which has been selected as a landmark contributing to a deeper understanding of our American heritage has been entered on The National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Churches & Religion • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1852.
Location. 31° 26.818′ N, 85° 39.728′ W. Marker is in Ozark, Alabama, in Dale County. Marker can be reached from Andrews Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 990 Andrews Ave, Ozark AL 36360, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Clarence Dowling Barnard (within shouting distance of this marker); The Original Burial Plot (within shouting distance of this marker); Claybank (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Claybank Church (about 700 feet away); D. A. Smith High School/ Professor D. A. Smith, Principal (approx. 0.7 miles away); Henry Bascom Steagall (approx. 1.4 miles away); Hon. George W. Andrews (approx. 1.4 miles away); The Ozark Carillon and Tower (approx. 1.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ozark.
More about this marker. The marker is located in front of the church but not visible from the road. It is on the National Register of Historic Places.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 9, 2021, by James L.Whitman of Eufaula, Alabama. This page has been viewed 331 times since then and 61 times this year. Last updated on January 4, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. Photos: 1. submitted on November 9, 2021, by James L.Whitman of Eufaula, Alabama. 2, 3. submitted on December 25, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. 4, 5. submitted on November 9, 2021, by James L.Whitman of Eufaula, Alabama. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.