Claybank Log Church
National Register of Historic Places

Claybank Log Church

Ozark, Dale County, Alabama
Listed
November 7, 1976
Type
Building
Period
Civil War
Ref No.
76000321

About this property

Claybank Log Church is a historic church in Ozark, Alabama, United States. The building is the second church on the site, replacing a similar structure built in 1829. The current building was constructed by a Methodist minister, although the church was also used for various community functions. It is believed to be the oldest extant building in Dale County. In 1873, the congregation built a new church closer to the center of town. The log church was used only sporadically after 1900, and was purchased by the Claybank Memorial Association in the 1960s. The interior of the church was restored to its original appearance in 1980. The church consists of one large room, measuring 30 feet, 5 inches, by 25 feet, 3 inches (approximately 9 by 7.5 meters). The walls are formed by pine logs ranging in diameter from 12 to 15.5 inches (30 to 40 cm) joined at the corners by dovetail joints. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places November 7, 1976.

Location

Ozark, Dale County, Alabama
31.44688, -85.66133

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Sources

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When was Claybank Log Church listed on the National Register?

Claybank Log Church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 7, 1976.

What type of historic resource is Claybank Log Church?

Claybank Log Church is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Claybank Log Church?

The period of significance for Claybank Log Church is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1829.

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