Brookwood in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
Big Hurricane Missionary Baptist Church
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, February 25, 2023
1. Big Hurricane Missionary Baptist Church Marker
Inscription.
Big Hurricane Missionary Baptist Church. . Church meetings were first held on this site sometime between 1827 and 1832, and oral tradition holds that meetings began in 1831. Named for nearby Big Hurricane Creek, the church was officially constituted in September 1838 by 24 members of the Sardis Baptist Church. The church was admitted to the Tuscaloosa County Baptist Association in 1839 and joined the Pleasant Grove Baptist Associa- tion in 1941. Through its history, the church has built several buildings in this vicinity to serve the Lord and people of the Brookwood community. Current sanctuary dedicated September 15, 2002.
Church meetings were first held on this site
sometime between 1827 and 1832, and oral
tradition holds that meetings began in 1831.
Named for nearby Big Hurricane Creek, the
church was officially constituted in September
1838 by 24 members of the Sardis Baptist
Church. The church was admitted to the
Tuscaloosa County Baptist Association in 1839
and joined the Pleasant Grove Baptist Associa-
tion in 1941. Through its history, the church
has built several buildings in this vicinity to
serve the Lord and people of the Brookwood
community. Current sanctuary dedicated
September 15, 2002.
Erected 2006 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 month for this entry is September 1838.
Location. 33° 13.665′ N, 87° 19.342′ W. Marker is in Brookwood, Alabama, in Tuscaloosa County. Marker is on Big Hurricane Church Road south of Big Hurricane Road, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 11216 Big Hurricane Rd, Brookwood AL 35444, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 12 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Skirmish at Trion (approx. 6.2 miles away); Town of Woodstock
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, February 25, 2023
2. Big Hurricane Missionary Baptist Church Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 27, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 27, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 134 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on February 27, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
