Built in 1860 as an almost twin to the Jefferson Methodist Church, the Jefferson Baptist Church is a contributing property to Jefferson Historic District.
Jefferson Baptist Church-Jefferson, Alabama
Category Archives: -Alabama
Jefferson Methodist Church-Jefferson, Alabama
This Greek Revival church was built circa 1856. It is a contributing property to Jefferson Historic District.
Coatopa Church-Sumter County, Alabama
Located on a dirt road near Livingston, Alabama is the Coatopa Church. Built in 1901, the church served the small community of Coatopa. It’s most famous resident was Kelly Mitchell, the gypsy queen. She died in Coatopa during childbirth but was buried in Mississippi.
When I first saw a photo of the church, I knew I needed to document it one day. If you visit, just do it post mosquito season.
Barbara Locklin Baptist Church-Perdue Hill, Alabama
Perdue Hill, Monroe County
Perdue Hill is an unincorporated town in Monroe County. This church was named after the wife of a prominent businessman in town.
Limestone Presbyterian Church, Alabama
Athens, Limestone County
Leighton County Training School-Leighton, Alabama
Colbert County
The front facade of the Leighton County Training School sits just off the edge of town in Leighton, Alabama. It was a five-teacher type school built by Rosenwald funds. Built in 1928 for $10950, it served the Black community until 1970. It closed and reopened as the local middle school. It stayed open until 1994.
Singer Percy Sledge is a graduate. It’s on the Alabama Historical Register.