Near Phenix City in Russell County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
Mount Olive Baptist Church
Photographed By Tim Fillmon, May 13, 2021
1. Mount Olive Baptist Church Marker
Inscription.
Mount Olive Baptist Church. . This church was organized in 1877 by Brothers Robert Anderson, Sr., Manuel Edmond and Robert Fluellen. The first services were conducted by Rev. D.L. Griffin under a brush arbor on the Flournoy Plantation. During Griffin's pastorate Anderson, Edmond and Fluellen were named deacons and the church moved to Mt. Olive School. A new wood frame building was dedicated on May 2, 1897 under the leadership of Rev. L. F. O'Bryan. Members worshipped here until the Flournoy Plantation was sold to the Bickerstaff's who donated five acres of land on the condition that the church relocate to its present site. This was accomplished in 1947 by the Rev. Henry Harris. In 1964 and 1993 the church building was renovated.
This church was organized in 1877 by Brothers Robert Anderson, Sr., Manuel Edmond and Robert Fluellen. The first services were conducted by Rev. D.L. Griffin under a brush arbor on the Flournoy Plantation. During Griffin's pastorate Anderson, Edmond and Fluellen were named deacons and the church moved to Mt. Olive School. A new wood frame building was dedicated on May 2, 1897 under the leadership of Rev. L. F. O'Bryan. Members worshipped here until the Flournoy Plantation was sold to the Bickerstaff's who donated five acres of land on the condition that the church relocate to its present site. This was accomplished in 1947 by the Rev. Henry Harris. In 1964 and 1993 the church building was renovated.
Erected 1998 by Mount Olive Baptist Church and the Historic Chattahoochee Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1877.
Location. 32° 22.39′ N, 85° 2.226′ W. Marker has been damaged. Marker is near Phenix City, Alabama, in Russell County. Marker is at the intersection of Alabama Route 165 and Nuckols Road (County Road 39), on the right when traveling south on State Route 165. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 Nuckols Rd, Phenix City AL 36869, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within
Also see . . . Mount Olive Baptist Church. (Submitted on July 7, 2021, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida.)
Photographed By Tim Fillmon, May 13, 2021
2. Mount Olive Baptist Church Marker looking south
Photographed By Tim Fillmon, May 13, 2021
3. Mount Olive Baptist Church
Photographed By James L.Whitman, March 9, 2024
4. Mount Olive Baptist Church Marker
Photographed By James L.Whitman, March 9, 2024
5. Mount Olive Baptist Church Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 9, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 7, 2021, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. This page has been viewed 472 times since then and 112 times this year. Last updated on March 9, 2024, by James L.Whitman of Eufaula, Alabama. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on July 7, 2021, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. 4, 5. submitted on March 9, 2024, by James L.Whitman of Eufaula, Alabama. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
