Bethel Presbyterian Church (Alcorn, Mississippi)
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Bethel Presbyterian Church | |
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| Nearest city | Alcorn, Mississippi |
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| Coordinates | 31°54′21″N 91°7′44″W / 31.90583°N 91.12889°WCoordinates: 31°54′21″N 91°7′44″W / 31.90583°N 91.12889°W |
| Area | 1.5 acres (0.61 ha) |
| Built | 1828 |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival |
| NRHP Reference # | [1] |
| Added to NRHP | November 28, 1978 |
Bethel Presbyterian Church is a historic Presbyterian church in Alcorn, Mississippi.
Location
The church is located in what is now known as Alcorn in Claiborne County, Mississippi. It is one mile North of the Antebellum Canemount Plantation and nearly three miles South the former Windsor Plantation, now known as the Windsor Ruins.[2]
History
The congregation was established in 1826.[2] Its pastor was Jeremiah Chamberlain.[2] The current building was built in the 1840s.[2]
Heritage significance
It has been listed the National Register of Historic Places since 1978.
References
- ↑ Staff (2009-03-13). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
- 1 2 3 4 Natchez Trace Travel
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