Florence in Lauderdale County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
Lone Cedar Church of Christ
1898
Photographed By Sandra Hughes, July 24, 2009
1. Lone Cedar Church of Christ 1898 Marker
Christians first met here in a log building which also served as a schoolhouse. In 1909 a frame building was constructed. Because of a single cedar tree in prominent view, it was given the name Lone Cedar by Wilbert M (Will) Behel, an early dedicated gospel preacher. In 1938 a more modern stone building was completed by these diligent christians. A larger auditorium was added in 1977.
This early christian meeting place soon became a landmark and a vital part of the Greenhill Community.Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1909.
Location. 34° 55.42′ N, 87° 33.773′ W. Marker is in Florence, Alabama, in Lauderdale County. Marker is on Old Jackson Hwy. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Florence AL 35630, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Tabernacle Cemetery (approx. 3.2 miles away); Shoals Creek Preserve Tract (approx. 3½ miles away); World War I (approx. 3.6 miles away); Tate Springs Estate Early 1800s (approx. 4.3 miles away); Town of Killen
Photographed By Sandra Hughes, July 24, 2009
2. Lone Cedar Church of Christ (older building)
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Photographed By Sandra Hughes, July 24, 2009
3. Lone Cedar Church of Christ (newer Building)
Credits. This page was last revised on July 25, 2018. It was originally submitted on September 2, 2010, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. This page has been viewed 1,013 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 2, 2010, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
