Roberts in Escambia County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
Elim Baptist Church
(Silas Creek Baptist Church)
Photographed By David J Gaines, March 12, 2022
1. Elim Baptist Church Marker
Inscription.
Elim Baptist Church. (Silas Creek Baptist Church). Organized in 1825 by early settlers John, Samuel, Peter, and Noah Parker, the first Church was a small log cabin located along Silas Creek, approximately two and one half miles NE from this present site. Alexander Travis, a South Alabama Circuit Rider, served as the first pastor. The second building was a frame structure circa 1840 with a balcony where Negro slaves are said to have worshiped. No records remain prior to the Civil War but in l865 Rev. John Cook served as pastor. The present building was erected in 1920 with Rev. William Murray. The name Elim was chosen because of the excellent source of fresh spring water nearby, similar to the second campsite of Moses and the Israelites. This Church was part of the historic Bethlehem Baptist Association.
Organized in 1825 by early settlers John, Samuel, Peter, and
Noah Parker, the first Church was a small log cabin located
along Silas Creek, approximately two and one half miles NE
from this present site. Alexander Travis, a South Alabama
Circuit Rider, served as the first pastor. The second building
was a frame structure circa 1840 with a balcony where Negro
slaves are said to have worshiped. No records remain prior
to the Civil War but in l865 Rev. John Cook served as pastor.
The present building was erected in 1920 with Rev. William
Murray. The name Elim was chosen because of the excellent
source of fresh spring water nearby, similar to the second
campsite of Moses and the Israelites. This Church was part
of the historic Bethlehem Baptist Association.
Erected 2014 by Escambia County Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion.
Location. 31° 5.551′ N, 86° 52.202′ W. Marker is in Roberts, Alabama, in Escambia County. Marker is at the intersection of Bradley Road (County Road 4) and Hickory Head Road, on the left when traveling east on Bradley Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5625 Bradley Rd, Andalusia AL 36420, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 12 miles
Credits. This page was last revised on April 10, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 28, 2022, by David J Gaines of Pinson, Alabama. This page has been viewed 323 times since then and 48 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on March 28, 2022, by David J Gaines of Pinson, Alabama. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.
