Ebenezer Academy, Bethany Presbyterian Church and Cemetery
Ebenezer Academy, Bethany Presbyterian Church and Cemetery, Historic church and cemetery in Iredell County, United States.
The Bethany Presbyterian Church features a three-bay by five-bay frame structure with a low gable roof in vernacular Greek Revival style.
Established in 1775 as part of the Fourth Creek Congregation, the original church building was constructed in 1777 along Fifth Creek.
The cemetery, containing gravestones dating from 1785, displays the artistry of local stonecutters through detailed folk art designs.
The site, located six miles north of Statesville, includes both the church building and an educational academy structure from 1823.
Freedom Presbyterian Church, the first Black Presbyterian congregation in Iredell County, was established at this location in October 1866.
Location: Iredell County
GPS coordinates: 35.86190,-80.84470
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:25
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