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Come See For Yourself
Shoal Creek Baptist Church is open to all visitors, year-round, free of charge.
A Quiet Place Worth Finding
Tucked into the hills of the Talladega National Forest, Shoal Creek Baptist Church rewards those who make the trip. The drive itself — winding through second-growth forest on a gravel road maintained by the US Forest Service — is part of the experience. Come prepared for a peaceful, unhurried visit.
Visitor Information
Getting Here
The church sits within the Talladega National Forest near Fruithurst, Alabama. Use the Google Maps link below for turn-by-turn directions to the site. A standard passenger vehicle can navigate the gravel access road in dry conditions.
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The Log Cabin Church
The original log structure, built around 1895, stands much as it did when the congregation last gathered in 1914. Step inside and take a moment.
The Graveyard
Adjacent to the church is a historic graveyard where many of the original settler families are buried. Please treat the grounds with care and respect.
The Forest Setting
The church is surrounded by the Talladega National Forest. The setting is quiet and beautiful in every season — particularly in autumn.