Piedmont in Calhoun County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
Piedmont First United Methodist Church
The present sanctuary was built in 1916, the Rev. William Raines Battles serving as pastor. The T. Ben Kerr Memorial Building was added in 1950-51 and the J. Clifton Draper Memorial Building in 1968.
This marker was erected on September 18, 1988, In memory of those who founded the Cross Plains Methodist Church, South, and in Tribute to those who have sustained its mission.
Erected 1988.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1945.
Location. 33° 55.524′ N, 85° 36.807′ W. Marker is in Piedmont, Alabama, in Calhoun County. Marker is at the intersection of North Main Street and Alabama Street on North Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 300 North Main Street, Piedmont AL 36272, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The Alabama Tennessee River Railroad (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Cross Plains - Piedmont (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Presbyterian Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Ladiga Cavalry Skirmish (approx. 3.2 miles away); Carmel Presbyterian Church (approx. 3.4 miles away); Cherokee County's Paul Revere (approx. 3.8 miles away); Spring Garden (approx. 4.8 miles away); Spring Garden School (approx. 5.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Piedmont.
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