
Luckily, there are also examples of abandoned historic churches that are maintained by sister congregations, as is the case with St. Andrew's Episcopal Church in Hale County. This 1853 Carpenter Gothic structure, attributed to nationally noted architect Richard Upjohn, is meticulously cared for and maintained by the Episcopal congregation in nearby Demopolis. Homecoming services are held in the sanctuary once a year, and the building is open for interpretive tours.