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Union Hill Church

Huntsville, Walker County

Marker Text

In 1872, W.L. Holloway donated a tract of land to the Bath community. A small building on the land served as school and sanctuary for area residents, who established Union Hill Crhuch that same year. The congregation's first trustees were Martin Palmer, Jr., Jackson Wells, Jr. and Frank Arnold. Significant pastors were the Rev. Elisha Day and his son, the Rev. Robert E. Day. During one of Robert Day's sermons, a possum reportedly walked into the sanctuary, giving the community its locally known name of Possum Walk. Pastors from several denominations have served the church, which remains active, and the building, renovated over the years, continues to serve the community as a place for meetings and worship. (2003)

Marker Details

Address 5105 Possum Walk Road
Location Description Possum Walk Road (FM 1374), south of Bath Road, east side of the road behind Union Hill Church
Marker # 13718
Dedicated 2003
Size, Type 18" x 28"
Code churches
Latitude, Longitude 30.59931, -95.625492

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