Clay County AlArchives News.....History of the Lineville Baptist Church 1913 August 1, 1913
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Lineville Headlight August 1, 1913
After the 11:00 o'clock service at the Baptist church on last Sunday morning the 
matter of building a new church was discussed, and upon motion of Walter S. 
Smith that a new building be erected it was unanimously decided that the present 
house of worship was inadequate and that a new building be erected. The 
trustees, deacons and pastor were voted a committee to appoint a building 
committee and such other committees as were deemed necessary.  It is expected 
that the work of erection will begin in the near future. The passing of the old 
is often accompanied with a pang of regret by some who have been closely allied 
with its history, and this may be true of the Lineville Baptist church, but the 
membership recognizes the necessity of a new building and voted accordingly. Mr. 
W. D. Haynes is the only living charter member of the church, but there are 
others who have been closely associated with its history for many years. In 1839 
or 1840 the Lineville Baptist church was situated about 1 1-4 miles west of 
Lineville and was known as Crooked Creek church, and the first pastor called was 
Dr. Henderson, of Talladega, who at that time was quite a young man and very 
zealous in his work, for he walked the whole distance from Talladega to serve 
his people here. In about 1853 this church was dissolved, and another church was 
organized at Barfield called Alder Spring church, now known as Mt. Pleasant.  
About 1859, the present Baptist church was built, but until some years after 
1860 was called Crooked Creek church, when the name was changed to the Lineville 
Baptist church. At this time there were only nine members, while today the 
membership numbers about 400 and it is one of the strongest churches in East 
Alabama. During its history the church has undergone many changes, to meet the 
requirements of the increased membership until the time has arrived when the 
members realize the necessity of a new building. The following men have served 
as pastors of the Lineville Baptist church during its fifty years existence: 
Revs. Hickey, Henry Smith, [Joseph?] Beverly, John P. Shaffer, John Scott, A.J. 
Preston, R.A.J. Cumbee, W.R. Whatley, W.A.D. Upshaw, J.R. Stodghill, W.A. Lusk,
H.B. Woodward, and C.N. James. 

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