Alexander Travis

Alexander Travis (HM1M7D)

Location: Evergreen, AL 36401 Conecuh County
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Country: United States of America
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N 31° 26.255', W 86° 57.6'

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August 23, 1790 - December. 2, 1852

In the fall of 1817 Reverend Alexander Travis settled his affairs in South Carolina and immigrated to Conecuh County, where, in the spring of 1818, Beulah Baptist Church was constituted. In rapid succession, Travis' firm resolve and his devotion to the Gospel of Christ led to the successful constituting of other churches in Conecuh County including Belleville, Burnt Corn, Brooklyn, Owassa (now Olive Branch), and Evergreen, as well as others in the surrounding counties and even in Florida.

In 1830, he was elected Moderator of the Bethlehem Baptist Association, a position he filled for 20 years. Reverend Travis' ministry extended far beyond his ability to interpret the Scriptures to multiple congregations. His zeal for missions conclusively led to his being considered the father of the Baptist denomination in the area where he preached and baptized and adjudicated disputes with courage and unconditional love. Primarily known as a spiritual leader, Reverend Travis was also an advocate for education and was the first chairman of the Board of Trustees for Evergreen Academy.
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HM NumberHM1M7D
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Year Placed2014
Placed ByThe Alabama Historical Association
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Date Added Sunday, July 26th, 2015 at 10:01pm PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)16R E 503801 N 3478099
Decimal Degrees31.43758333, -86.96000000
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 31° 26.255', W 86° 57.6'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds31° 26' 15.3" N, 86° 57' 36" W
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Area Code(s)251
Which side of the road?Marker is on the right when traveling West
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 414-420 Rural St, Evergreen AL 36401, US
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