Selma in Dallas County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
Valley Creek Presbyterian Church
One of states first Presbyterian churches
Photographed by Tim & Renda Carr, November 6, 2010
1. Valley Creek Presbyterian Church Marker
Established in 1816 by eight families from Rocky River Presbyterian Church in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.
In 1859 this two-story brick building replaced original wooden structure. Sanctuary and former slave gallery are on second floor. Other meetings held on first floor.
In nearby cemetery lie heroes of Americas wars since 1776.
Erected 1965 by Alabama Historical Association.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Alabama Historical Association series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1816.
Location. 32° 27.018′ N, 87° 0.84′ W. Marker is in Selma, Alabama, in Dallas County. It is at the intersection of State Highway 22 and County Road 65, on the right when traveling south on State Highway 22. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Selma AL 36701, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the American South, specifically in the Deep South, and in the Black Belt. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Chalmers Attacks (approx. 1.2 miles away); Defense of Selma Memorial (approx. 1.6 miles away); Northern Heights Presbyterian Church (approx. 2 miles away); Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church
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Other markers no longer nearby. British West Florida, 1764-83 (was approx. 0.3 miles away but has been confirmed missing); Union Troops Charge (was approx. 1.7 miles away but has been confirmed missing); Redoubt No. 15 (was approx. 1.9 miles away but has been confirmed missing).
Photographed by Tim & Renda Carr, November 6, 2010
2. Valley Creek Presbyterian Church Marker
Photographed by Tim & Renda Carr, November 6, 2010
3. Valley Creek Presbyterian Church
The church is located 1.75 miles from the marker on County Road 65 on the left side. 32 28' 14.70" N 87 01' 25.55" W
Photographed by Tim & Renda Carr, November 6, 2010
4. Valley Creek Cemetery
The Cemetery is located about 1/2 mile further down the road from church on the right.
Photographed by Tim & Renda Carr, November 6, 2010
5. Revolutionary Soldier Marker for William Morrison
Photographed by Tim & Renda Carr, November 6, 2010
6. William Morrison's Gravesite
Credits. This page was last revised on August 5, 2019. It was originally submitted on November 6, 2010, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. This page has been viewed 1,841 times since then and 44 times this year. Last updated on May 24, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on November 6, 2010, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
