Eufaula in Barbour County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
First Presbyterian Church
Photographed By David J Gaines, October 7, 2012
1. First Presbyterian Church Marker
Inscription.
First Presbyterian Church. . In 1836 sixteen Eufaula Presbyterians met in a room above William McKenzie’s store to hold worship services. By 1838 the congregation had built their first sanctuary dedicated to worship on the southeast corner of Forsyth Ave. and Union Street. Eufaula’s first church bell rang from the Greek Revival building. By the 1860’s the congregation had begun to grow. In 1869, John McNab paid to have this sanctuary built here at the corner of Randolph Ave. and Church Place. It is a Gothic structure built in the style of an English parish church. The Sunday School building and fellowship hall were added in 1959.
In 1836 sixteen Eufaula Presbyterians met in a room above William McKenzie’s store to hold worship services. By 1838 the congregation had built their first sanctuary dedicated to worship on the southeast corner of Forsyth Ave. and Union Street. Eufaula’s first church bell rang from the Greek Revival building. By the 1860’s the congregation had begun to grow. In 1869, John McNab paid to have this sanctuary built here at the corner of Randolph Ave. and Church Place. It is a Gothic structure built in the style of an English parish church. The Sunday School building and fellowship hall were added in 1959.
Erected 2007 by The Historic Chattahoochee Commission and First Presbyterian Church.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1836.
Location. 31° 53.691′ N, 85° 8.626′ W. Marker is in Eufaula, Alabama, in Barbour County. Marker is on North Randolph Avenue. It is located in front of the church on North Randolph Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 201 North Randolph Avenue, Eufaula AL 36027, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 26, 2012, by David J Gaines of Pinson, Alabama. This page has been viewed 860 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on October 26, 2012, by David J Gaines of Pinson, Alabama. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.