Rodney Presbyterian Church
Rodney Presbyterian Church, Federal architecture church in Jefferson County, Mississippi.
Description
Rodney Presbyterian Church is a brick church building in Jefferson County, Mississippi, constructed between 1829 and 1832. It features a two-story form with an octagonal bell tower, rounded arches, and a stepped gable characteristic of the Federal style.
History
A plantation owner donated the land for this church in the early 1830s. The building later became caught in armed conflict when soldiers occupied and damaged the structure during regional fighting.
Culture
The church shows how people in this region built places of worship using the architectural language of their time. It reflects the religious values and community priorities that shaped this area during the early 1800s.
Practical
This church sits in a historic district near a former river port area where visitors can access the grounds. The building shows signs of age and past damage, making it best viewed from outside while walking around to see all sides.
Did you know?
The front wall still bears a mark from a projectile that struck during armed conflict in 1863. This visible damage tells the story of when soldiers fired upon the building while people gathered inside.
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