Ebenezer Hearn 1794-1862 Methodist Missionary - Blountsville, AL
N 34° 04.831 W 086° 35.363
16S E 537883 N 3771159
Ebenezer Hearn 1794-1862 Methodist Missionary - Blountsville, AL
Waymark Code: WMCYXQ
Location: Alabama, United States
Date Posted: 10/27/2011
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Historical marker celebrating the introduction of Methodism into central Alabama. The marker is located next to the Blountsville First United Methodist Church.
Marker Name: Ebenezer Hearn 1794-1862 Methodist Missionary
Marker Type: Urban
Addtional Information::
First minister assigned to Alabama Territory by Tennessee Conference. Preached first sermon two blocks west at Bear Meat Cabin (present Blountsville) April 18, 1818. He later organized churches in Shelby, St. Clair, Jefferson, Tuscaloosa and Cotaco (present Morgan) Counties; the beginning of Methodism in central Alabama.
Date Dedicated / Placed: Unknown
Marker Number: None
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