Florence Bethel Cumberland Presbyterian Church in America Marker
This historic marker is located on E, Alabama Street, Florence, Alabama. The text on the marker reads: "The "Mother Church" of the Presbytery, Florence Cumberland Colored Presbyterian Church originated in 1898 on property deeded by the city. Led, in 1918, by Rev. Holt Smith, it bou...
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| Online Access: | https://omeka.lib.auburn.edu/items/show/1239 |
| Summary: | This historic marker is located on E, Alabama Street, Florence, Alabama.
The text on the marker reads: "The "Mother Church" of the Presbytery, Florence Cumberland Colored Presbyterian Church originated in 1898 on property deeded by the city. Led, in 1918, by Rev. Holt Smith, it bought property on Alabama Street and build a frame structure. In 1948 Rev. Earl McDonald led in the construction of the annex named for him and the Jerome Robinson Education building. In 1997, the name became Florence Bethel Cumberland Presbyterian Church in America. The church continually proclaims the compassion of Christ throughout the world." |
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