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Cotton Chapel CME Church

Before the construction of St. Joseph CME Church, congregants worshipped at Cotton Chapel CME Church. Cotton Chapel CME Church was named after Mr. Henry Cotton, a devoted member and leader in forming the congregation.

Photo courtesy of Mrs. Patricia Jackson and St. Joseph CME Church.

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Citation: Marian Cheek Jackson Center, “Cotton Chapel CME Church,” From the Rock Wall, accessed July 29, 2025, https://fromtherockwall.org/images/cotton-chapel-cme-church.

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