Prosperity Cemetery

Prosperity Cemetery (HM24EI)

Location: Marion Junction, AL 36759 Dallas County
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N 32° 24.32', W 87° 12.55'

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Prosperity Associate Reformed Presbyterian
Church Cemetery is the resting place of many
members of the church from 1846 until 1961. The
Church was organized in 1822 by Isaac Grier. A
church building stood on this site from 1844 until
1891, constructed on five acres of land donated
by William Johnston. The cemetery includes the
graves of two early pastors, Rev. James M. Young
1844-67) and Dr. James A. Lowry (1867-98).
Dr. Lowry previously served as a Confederate
chaplain. His is one of several veterans' graves
in the cemetery, which also includes that of
James Chisolm, who died June 16. 1864, as a result
of wounds received at the Battle of Atlanta.
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HM NumberHM24EI
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Year Placed1996
Placed ByThe Alabama Historical Association
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Saturday, January 6th, 2018 at 7:01pm PST -08:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)31N E 166021 N 0
Decimal Degrees32.40533333, -87.20916667
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 32° 24.32', W 87° 12.55'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds32° 24' 19.2" N, 87° 12' 33" W
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Area Code(s)334
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 5442-6240 Co Rd 189, Marion Junction AL 36759, US
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