Cedar Grove Baptist Church is one of the oldest and centrally located Churches in the city of Prichard, Alabama.  The Cedar Grove Baptist Church was founded in the year of 1903 by the late Rev. L. R. Payne and a group of about 40 members.  The Church and community were so named because of the many Cedar trees that grew in the area.  In its infancy, the Church was located on the corner of Seminary and Shorts streets in the city of Prichard, Alabama.  It is presently located at 210 West Clark Avenue in Prichard, Alabama.