OLD PINE GROVE ASSOCIATION.
With headquarters at Union Springs, Bullock county, was organized in 1870. No section of Alabama affords better talent than is found within the territory of this Association. The people of Union Springs are noted for their ability and skill in business affairs—merchandise, etc.
The brick church edifice recently erected by Rev. W. C. Bradford and his church in Union Springs, as well as the large and successfully operated stores, is testimony on this line.
The officers of this body are: Rev. E. Thornton, Union Springs, moderator; Prof. F. L. Todd, Union Springs, clerk; Rev. W. C. Crawford, treasurer.
They have about 2,000 members, and the following churches:
- Aberfoil—Elizabeth.
- Union Springs—First Baptist, Mt. Pleasant, St. John, and Mt. Hilliard.
- Cotton Valley—Elizabeth.
- Thompson Station—Mt. Pleasant and Second Baptist.
- Fitzpatrick Station—Greenwood.
- McLemore—Mt. Common.
- Bug Hall—Bethlehem and Mt. Carmel.
- Indian Creek—Mt. Calvary.
- Goshen Hill—Mt. Zion.
- China Grove—Mt. Zion.
- Linwood—Mt. Pleasant.
- Flora—Mt. Sinai.
- Suspension—Mt. Canaan.
- Orion—Bethlehem.
They have the following pastors:
- Union Springs—Revs. W. C. Bradford, E. Thornton, L. Lawson, and E. Moore.
- Aberfoil—Revs. C. H. Thornton and J. C. Jett.
- Flora—Rev. R. Allen.
- Fitzpatrick—Rev. William Thompkins.
- Cotton Valley—Revs. M. Ellington and W. Crawford.
For general purposes the Association raises from $50 to $100 a year.
Post Offices Unknown—Revs. T. Hendrix, G. Youngblood, P. Johnson, S. M. Dawson, J. M. Faison, R. Jole, S. Barnes.
Rev. J. W. Jett, a man of Virginia birth, is the oldest member of the body; he was associated with those pioneers of this section, Revs. Peter Johnson and William Townsend. Mr. Jett is still strong and active, and is ready for any good work. Rev. E. Thornton leads this body, and it could not be otherwise, as no man among them is a mightier and more conspicuous individuality.