Prosperity Cemetery. . Prosperity Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church Cemetery is the resting place of many members of the church from 1846 until 1961. The Church was organized in 1822 by Isaac Grier. A church building stood on this site from 1844 until 1891, constructed on five acres of land donated by William Johnston. The cemetery includes the graves of two early pastors, Rev. James M. Young 1844-67) and Dr. James A. Lowry (1867-98). Dr. Lowry previously served as a Confederate chaplain. His is one of several veterans' graves in the cemetery, which also includes that of James Chisolm, who died June 16. 1864, as a result of wounds received at the Battle of Atlanta.
Prosperity Associate Reformed Presbyterian
Church Cemetery is the resting place of many
members of the church from 1846 until 1961. The
Church was organized in 1822 by Isaac Grier. A
church building stood on this site from 1844 until
1891, constructed on five acres of land donated
by William Johnston. The cemetery includes the
graves of two early pastors, Rev. James M. Young
1844-67) and Dr. James A. Lowry (1867-98).
Dr. Lowry previously served as a Confederate
chaplain. His is one of several veterans' graves
in the cemetery, which also includes that of
James Chisolm, who died June 16. 1864, as a result
of wounds received at the Battle of Atlanta.
Erected 1996 by the Alabama Historical Association.
Location. Marker has been reported missing. It was located near 32° 24.32′ N, 87° 12.55′ W. Marker was near Marion Junction, Alabama, in Dallas County. Marker could be reached from County Road 189, 0.4 miles west of County Road 45.
4. A much older sign for the former Prosperity Church.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 20, 2020. It was originally submitted on January 6, 2018, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 363 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 6, 2018, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.