Historic Rogersville Presbyterian Church in the USA 1889

Historic Rogersville Presbyterian Church in the USA 1889 The earliest place of worship in Rogersville was a brush arbor located in what is now the Old Liberty Cemetery. Neely, Daniel W. Haraway, Jonathan M. Patrick.

At an unknown date a building was constructed on the site where all faiths worshipped. The property was part of the158 acres purchased from the United States Government by Hugh Porter, assignee, on March 6, 1819. Hugh Porter and wife, Sarah, sold part of this land to George Simmons on December 21, 1842. After the property changed owners a few more times, on October 10 1848, two acres were deeded t

o the Methodist Episcopal Church South, Cumberland Prebyterian Church, Continental Presbyterian Church, Sons of Temperance and the Free Masons with Trustees Thomas Davenport, Anderson P. Cunningham and Peter F. The trustee constructed a meeting house on the lot, either starting or completing in 1855, when a trust agreement was made with the creditors. This building has been described as two stories high. It was used as a community school, meeting place for Sons of Temperanc and Free Masons, as well as a place where all faiths worshipped. At an unknown date, this building burned, and the present one was erected in 1889. This property, with church building, was deeded to the Town of Rogersville on September 20, 1975, and was used as the Senior Citizen Center until a new center was built. The entire year of 1997 was spent restoring the old building to its original place in history. Currently Phase 2 Restoration is being conducted throughout the year os 2012. A new kitchen and bathroom facility is being constructed in the back of the structure for convenience of community events such as weddings, tea's, receptions and meetings.

If you live in the Town of Rogersville and are close to the historic Presbyterian Church, we will customarily be ringing...
12/24/2025

If you live in the Town of Rogersville and are close to the historic Presbyterian Church, we will customarily be ringing the bell at 12 midnight ringing in Christmas in Rogersville. You should be able to hear the bell ringing if you step outside your home. Merry Christmas, everyone.

Working on the historic church this evening.  Built in 1889.  She is still standing .  We have some structural issues we...
11/05/2025

Working on the historic church this evening. Built in 1889. She is still standing . We have some structural issues we need to address in the back. Hoping to get those taken care of…..:

We apologize for the recent absence of lighting at the old historic church. We have been conducting necessary electrical...
10/09/2025

We apologize for the recent absence of lighting at the old historic church. We have been conducting necessary electrical repairs. This has involved replacing certain electrical fixtures and installing new bulbs. The historic church is now well illuminated! Thank you to the Town of Rogersville and the Rogersville Historical Preservation Committee for continuing to keep this historic church in our community.
Morris Lentz

Rogersville Historic PreservationPreserving and honoring our heritage is of importance to Mayor Herston and our town cou...
08/22/2025

Rogersville Historic Preservation

Preserving and honoring our heritage is of importance to Mayor Herston and our town council. This year, the town allocated necessary funds for the complete repainting of the Historic Rogersville Presbyterian Church, a town-owned property. These improvements also encompassed the replacement of water damage to the steeple and new landscaping.

This historic church has stood in Rogersville since 1889. In the past, the building served as a place of worship for various denominations, including the Church of Christ, Baptist, Methodist, and Presbyterian faiths. Mayor Herston and our town council have consistently demonstrated their support for the historic church over the years. Thank you for helping us preserve our heritage.

*A huge THANK YOU to Jonah Comer of Comers Tree Service for your help in completing this project

We need some recommendations for someone to paint the outside of the historic church.  Anybody have any reliable people ...
04/28/2025

We need some recommendations for someone to paint the outside of the historic church. Anybody have any reliable people or contractors?

01/11/2025
Blaze helping mow the historic church property.
04/28/2024

Blaze helping mow the historic church property.

01/15/2024
Just a reminder of our bell ringing at midnight tonight to welcome in Christmas at the old church.  If you live in or ne...
12/25/2023

Just a reminder of our bell ringing at midnight tonight to welcome in Christmas at the old church. If you live in or near the Rogersville area step outside at the stroke of midnight and you’ll be able to hear Christmas making its way in Rogersville by the ringing of the historic church bell.

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Dement Street
Rogersville, AL
35652

Telephone

(256) 412-1936

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