Pleasant Ridge in Greene County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
Pleasant Ridge Presbyterian Church
Photographed By Mark Hilton, February 19, 2016
1. Pleasant Ridge Presbyterian Church Marker
By appointment of Tuscaloosa Presbytery, November 18, 1848 Rev. J. L. Kirkpatrick and Rev. C. A. Stillman organized a Presbyterian Church at Pleasant Ridge, Alabama. There were thirteen charter members. Services were held in a home near site of present church. The first pastor, Rev. J. P. McMullen, served from 1855 until he was killed while serving the Confederacy at Resaca, Ga. 1864.
The church building was erected in 1859, and has been a blessing to all who have worshipped here through the years.
Erected 1976 by Alabama Historical Association.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is October 18, 1848.
Location. 33° 0.766′ N, 88° 5.142′ W. Marker is in Pleasant Ridge, Alabama, in Greene County. Marker is on Pleasant Ridge Road, 0.2 miles south of Alabama Route 14, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Pleasant Ridge Road, Eutaw AL 35462, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 10 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. In Memory of James McCrory
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Photographed By Mark Hilton, February 19, 2016
2. Pleasant Ridge Presbyterian Church
Photographed By Mark Hilton, February 19, 2016
3. Pleasant Ridge Presbyterian Church and Marker
Photographed By Mark Hilton, February 19, 2016
4. Nearby Pleasant Ridge Presbyterian Church cemetery.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 17, 2021. It was originally submitted on February 20, 2016, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 678 times since then and 81 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 20, 2016, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.
