Bethel Presbyterian Church (Alcorn, Mississippi) Explained

Bethel Presbyterian Church
Nearest City:Alcorn, Mississippi
Coordinates:31.9058°N -91.1289°W
Built:1828
Architecture:Greek Revival
Added:November 28, 1978
Refnum:78001594

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 of the former Windsor Plantation, now known as the Windsor Ruins.[1]

History

The congregation was established in 1826.[1] Its pastor was Jeremiah Chamberlain.[1] The current building was built in the 1840s.[1]

Heritage significance

It has been listed the National Register of Historic Places since 1978.

Notes and References

  1. http://www.natcheztracetravel.com/natchez-trace-mississippi/loop-routes/573-windsor-ruins.html Natchez Trace Travel