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Robinson Springs United Methodist Church - 187 |
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This notable Greek Revival structure was completed in the X late 1840's on land donated by Eli Robinson. The congregation was established 1828-1830 & the first church, built of logs, was located 0.1 mile east of here. Charter members were: Rev. Peyton & Martha Bibb; James Robinson; William Zeigler; George Speigner; Lewis G. & Mary Robinson; Alexander McKeithen; Benjamin Gaines, Sr.; and Mr. & Mrs. Ezekiel Cooper. The present structure has remained virtually intact, retaining its altar rail, slave gallery, pews & coin silver Communion service. It is documented in the Historic American Building Survey & was placed on the National Register of Historic Places March 1, 1982. (Erected 1983 by the congregation) 1978 Bartram Trail - Elmore Trail William Bartram, America's first native born artist-naturalist, passed through Elmore County during the Revolutionary era, making the first scientific notations of its flora, fauna and inhabitants. In 1776 the appointed botanist of Britain's King George III described the area at Fort Toulouse as "one of the most eligible situations for a city in the world; a level plain between the conflux of two majestic rivers..." (Erected by Elmore County Commission and Alabama Bicentennial Commission) Elmore 1988 Wetumpka L&N Depot The Louisville and Nashville Depot in Wetumpka was built in 1906 and exemplified the L & N plan for small town depots. The station served as a passenger and freight depot until passenger service was terminated in the 1930s and as a freight depot until 1973. In 1975 it was purchased by the First United Methodist Church of Wetumpka and since that time has been restored as a meeting place for the Senior M.Y.F. & children's choir. The Wetumpka Depot players and youth of the church also present musicals and plays here throughout the year. National Register of Historic Places July 1, 1975. (Erected 1988) Location: Elmore County Millbrook
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