Shoal Creek Baptist Church exterior

Est. 1842 · Heflin, Alabama

Shoal Creek Baptist
Church

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Alabama woodland near Shoal Creek Baptist Church

Our Heritage

A Church Built by Hand, Rooted in Faith

Almost two centuries ago, these ridges and hollows were populated with gutsy pioneers whose courage and perseverance were aided by their worship of God in this historic structure. Shoal Creek Church has stood among the pines of Cleburne County since 1842. Built by the hands of early settlers, this modest log building became the spiritual heart of a community — a place of worship, gathering, and quiet endurance through generations of change.

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Come As You Are

Whether you're passing through on a Sunday drive or making a special trip, Shoal Creek Baptist Church welcomes all who wish to step inside and rest a while.

LocationForest Service Road 553 (an extension of County Road 61), near Heflin and Fruithurst, Alabama
Open to VisitorsDawn to dusk, year-round
AdmissionFree — always open to the public for browsing. Please contact us for event scheduling.
NearbyTalladega National Forest, Pinhoti Trail, Cheaha Mountain and State Park
Interior of Shoal Creek Baptist Church

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Some places must be felt to be understood. Shoal Creek Baptist Church is one of them.

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Shoal Creek Baptist Church

A historic log church near
Heflin and Fruithurst, Alabama

Rooted in faith. Open to all.

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Forest Service Road 553

Fruithurst, Alabama

Open to visitors
Dawn to dusk, year-round

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