Gilgal Baptist Church Cemetery in Duncanville, Alabama

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Get directions Duncanville, Alabama, USA

Coordinates: 33.12420, -87.50060
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Early settlers in the community of Duncanville, Alabama, began construction on Gilgal Baptist Church in 1827; they were led by Daniel Swindle, James Beams, and Reuben Dixon Loggins. The three men are buried side by side in the church cemetery. At that time there were only five other churches in Tuscaloosa and Sardis (i.e., Grant's Creek, Big Creek, Bethel, First Baptist Church of Tuscaloosa and Sardis). The original building was built of logs and furnished with seats. Initially, there were thirteen members. Joab Pratt was the first to preach for the church in September 1878. The church is named for Gilgal, or "circle of stones," mentioned in the Bible.