Organized in 1871, has about 2,000 members, and are generous supporters of missionary and educational enterprises. Their work is managed by such men as Revs. P. S. L. Hutchins, B. N. Tubbs, R. E. Brown, L. Abercrombie, T. Chandler and A. L. Huggins.
They have churches at or near Marion, Hamburg and Selma. The copy of their minutes which came to the writer’s hand is not sufficiently full to make a good record, as is the case with regard to other minutes in hand.
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.