St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church Marker

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Title

St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church Marker

Subject

Historic Markers; Florence, AL; Lauderdale County, AL

Description

This historic marker is located at the intersection of Burrell Street and White Street, Florence, Alabama.

The text on the marker reads: "In early 1840s about 14 African-American members from First Methodist formed own congregation “Church Springs” near South Court Street. In 1857, a nearby brick cow shed was converted for its use under Rev. Robin Lightfoot who became a martyr during the Civil War. Site of American Missionary School after Emancipation. Organized as St. Paul AME in 1879. Relocated to Court and Alabama Streets in 1895. Charles B. Handy was early pastor and William W. Handy was early leader (father and grandfather to W.C. Handy.) St. Paul relocated again in 1968 to present site."

Creator

Dylan Tucker, University of North Alabama

Source

”St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church Marker". Accessed 11/09/2015. http://www.lat34north.com/historicmarkersal/

Publisher

Alabama Cultural Resource Survey

Date

11/09/2015

Type

Text