Valley Creek Presbyterian Church facts for kids
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Valley Creek Presbyterian Church
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Valley Creek Presbyterian in 2008
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 Location in Alabama
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| Nearest city | Valley Grande, Alabama |
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| Area | 4.1 acres (1.7 ha) |
| Built | 1857–1859 |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 76000323 |
| Added to NRHP | May 28, 1976 |
Valley Creek Presbyterian Church is a very old and important church building in Valley Grande, Alabama, in the state of Alabama. It's a Presbyterian church, which is a type of Christian church. This church was built between 1857 and 1859. It has two stories and is made of red brick. The building is designed in a style called Greek Revival.
Inside, the main worship area, called the sanctuary, is on the upper floor. There is also a smaller upper level, known as a mezzanine. This area was historically used as a gallery for enslaved people during church services. The church was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 28, 1976. This happened because of its special and important architectural design.
History of the Church
The group of people who formed the Valley Creek Presbyterian Church started meeting in 1816. Eight families from Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, created this church community. This makes it the oldest Presbyterian church group in Dallas County, Alabama. It was also one of the first Presbyterian churches in what would become Alabama in 1819.
The families who started this church used to attend the Rocky River Presbyterian Church. That church was formed much earlier, in 1751. The Valley Creek Presbyterian group first met in a building made of wood. Later, this wooden building was replaced by the brick church you see today.
See also
In Spanish: Iglesia Presbiteriana de Valley Creek para niños
