Claybank Log Church

Claybank Log Church
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
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Location	E. Andrews Ave., Ozark, Alabama
Coordinates	31°26′48″N85°39′41″W / 31.44667°N 85.66139°W / 31.44667; -85.66139
Area	0.8 acres (0.32 ha)
Built	1852
Architect	Reverend Dempsey Dowling
NRHP reference No.	76000321 [1]
Added to NRHP	November 7, 1976

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. ^[2] The interior of the church was restored to its original appearance in 1980. ^[3]

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. ^[2]

It was added to the National Register of Historic Places November 7, 1976. ^[1]

References

1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
2. Floyd, W. Warner; Ellen Mertins (June 28, 1976). "Claybank Log Church". National Register of Historic Places Inventory - Nomination Form. National Park Service. Archived (PDF) from the original on March 2, 2014. Retrieved March 2, 2014.See also: "Accompanying photos". Archived (PDF) from the original on March 2, 2014. Retrieved March 2, 2014.
3. Cox, Dale. "Historic Claybank Church - Ozark, Alabama". exploresouthernhistory.com. Archived from the original on September 24, 2015. Retrieved March 2, 2014.