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Title
Church of Christ
Subject
Colbert County, Alabama; Tuscumbia, Alabama; African American history; African American Church; African American History
Description
The church is located near Lagrange College and the home of Abraham Ricks. The church no longer holds regular services. A former slave, Parson George Ricks, established the church. After gaining his freedom, Parson Ricks took work as a cotton picker. He worked this job until he could afford land. After reaching this goal he built his church on 300 acres of land. The building only has one room and served as a school as well.
Creator
Sam Keiser, University of North Alabama
Source
McWilliams, John L. Tuscumbia. Charleston, S.C., South Carolina: Arcadia Pub. 2012. 66-67
Publisher
Alabama Cultural Resource Survey
Date
December 1, 2015
Format
text