Tuscumbia in Colbert County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)

St. John's Episcopal Church

Photographed By Sandra Hughes, June 17, 2009

1. St. John's Episcopal Church Marker

Inscription. This congregation was organized in the 1830's, with services being held in private homes and the Methodist meeting house. The present building was first used in October 1852 and completed the following year. During the Civil War, Union troops occupied the church and destroyed some of the parish records. St. John's is an early example of the "carpenter's Gothic" style popular for many Episcopal churches during the mid-19th century. Damaged by a tornado in 1874, the church afterward was refurbished and strengthened with iron tie-rods spanning the nave. Memorial windows also were installed. Concrete buttresses were added in 1956. A tall spire originally topped the bell-tower.

Erected 1995 by Alabama Historical Association.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Notable Places • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Alabama Historical Association series list. A significant historical month for this entry is October 1852.

Location. 34° 44.061′ N, 87° 42.12′ W. Marker is in Tuscumbia, Alabama, in Colbert County. Marker is at the intersection of North Dickson Street and East 3rd Street, on the right when traveling north on North Dickson Street. Touch for map. Marker is at

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or near this postal address: 300 North Dickson Street, Tuscumbia AL 35674, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. First Baptist Church (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Colbert County Courthouse Square District (about 500 feet away); Howell Thomas Heflin (about 500 feet away); The Purple Heart / Military Order of the Purple Heart (about 600 feet away); Colbert County Gulf War Memorial (about 600 feet away); Colbert County World War I Memorial (about 600 feet away); Colbert County World War II Memorial (about 600 feet away); Colbert County Korean War Memorial (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tuscumbia.

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Photographed By Sandra Hughes, June 17, 2009

2. St. John's Episcopal Church

Credits. This page was last revised on July 25, 2018. It was originally submitted on March 9, 2010, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. This page has been viewed 1,945 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 9, 2010, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.