St. John's-In-The-Prairie

The Gothic Revival structure stands with tall pointed windows, wooden exterior walls, and a steep pitched roof reaching toward the Alabama sky.

Richard Upjohn created the architectural design for this religious building in 1859, marking a period of Episcopal expansion in antebellum Alabama.

The church structure represents a transition from Methodist to Episcopal denomination, reflecting social changes in post-Civil War southern communities.

The National Register of Historic Places listing ensures federal protection and makes the building eligible for preservation grants and technical assistance.

The entire church building traveled across the Black Warrior River in 1878, transported to its current location from a southern plantation.

Location: Alabama

GPS coordinates: 32.64750,-87.88167

Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:25