For Immediate Release
May 7, 2018
Alabama Historical Commission, Marketing & Public Relations Manager: Jacqulyn Kirkland, 334-230-2690 or jacqulyn.kirkland@ahc.alabama.gov
ALPINE BAPTIST CHURCH ADDED TO ALABAMA REGISTER
Located in Alpine in Talladega County, Alabama, the Alpine Baptist Church was listed to the Alabama Register of Landmarks and Heritage for its association with religion and architecture.
Originally established in 1832 as the Talladega Baptist Church, it was the first Baptist church in the area and it played a significant role in the religious growth in Alabama.
As more people settled in the area, more churches were established. The Talladega Baptist Church founded the Coosa River Baptist Association, an organization of the Baptist churches, which is still in existence.
In 1872 the church moved to Alpine and was renamed Alpine Baptist Church. In 1973 the church completed an educational extension to include Sunday school rooms, a fellowship hall, and a kitchen. Currently, the church building remains much as it was in 1973 except for an entry porch, a later addition.
About the Program: The Alabama Register of Landmarks and Heritage is a listing of buildings, sites, structures, objects, and districts worthy of preservation. These properties may be of national, state, and local significance. The designation is honorary and carries no restrictions or financial incentives. The Alabama Historical Commission created the Alabama Register to provide the public with a quick and easy way to document and recognize historic places, such as houses, schools, churches, and commercial buildings that are at least 40 years old.
About the Alabama Historical Commission
Located in historic downtown Montgomery at 468 S. Perry Street, the Alabama Historical Commission is the state historic preservation agency for Alabama. The agency was created by an act of the state legislature in 1966 with a mission to protect, preserve and interpret Alabama’s historic places. AHC works to accomplish its mission through two fields of endeavor: Preservation and promotion of state-owned historic sites as public attractions; and, statewide programs to assist people, groups, towns, and cities with local preservation activities. For a complete list of programs and properties owned and operated by the AHC, hours of operation, and admission fees please visit ahc.alabama.gov
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