Near Union in Greene County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)

Beulah Baptist Church

Organized February 23, 1833

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, August 6, 2022

1. Beulah Baptist Church Marker

Inscription. Charter members were — Elizabeth Brooks, David S Brooks, Thomas J. Drummond, Nancy Leatherwood, John Leopard, Albert M. Tandy, Matilda Tandy, Ralph Tandy, Luke Thornton, Sarah Thornton, Rev. Matthew Pickett Smith.

The first building was of hewn logs but today, on the same property, are located the red brick sanctuary and educational rooms erected 1948.

Rev Matthew Pickett Smith served as pastor 1836-1881.

The first Sunday School was organized 1877 with Thomas J. Nix serving as superintendent.

Throughout the years, members have gone from this church to serve as leaders in various places.

Erected 1973 by Alabama Historical Association.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. In addition, it is included in the Alabama Historical Association series list. A significant historical date for this entry is February 23, 1833.

Location. 33° 1.496′ N, 87° 51.708′ W. Marker is near Union, Alabama, in Greene County. Marker is on County Route 213, 0.4 miles south of County Route 220, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1392 County Rd 213, Eutaw AL 35462, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 13 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Bethel Baptist Church (approx.

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4.6 miles away); Grant's Creek Baptist Church / Fosters, Alabama (approx. 10.3 miles away); Running Skirmish at Romulus (approx. 10.6 miles away); Romulus, Alabama (approx. 10.6 miles away); Clinton Baptist Church (approx. 10.9 miles away); Welcome to Eutaw, Alabama: The Gateway To The Black Belt (approx. 12.8 miles away); First Presbyterian Church (approx. 12.8 miles away); Thomas Earl Gilmore, Sr. (approx. 12.8 miles away).

Also see . . . Beulah Baptist Church 150th Anniversary Program. The text from the program for the church's 150th anniversary in 1983 includes a comprehensive history. (Submitted by Jim Taylor, Alabama GenWeb) (Submitted on August 11, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, August 6, 2022

2. Beulah Baptist Church Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 11, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 11, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 196 times since then and 64 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 11, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.