Harkey’s Chapel United Methodist Church Founded Circa 1829-1830 - Coal City, AL
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Harkey’s Chapel United Methodist Church Historical Marker, Coal City, AL
Waymark Code: WMD4ZY
Location: Alabama, United States
Date Posted: 11/19/2011
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Thorny1
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Historical marker located at Harkey’s Chapel United Methodist Church in Coal City, AL. The marker is located on county road 144 and was placed by the Alabama Historical Association.
Marker Name: Harkey’s Chapel United Methodist Church Founded Circa 1829-1830

Marker Type: Rural Roadside

Addtional Information::
Original log house of worship built St. Clair Co. near Broken Arrow Creek, six miles from Coosa River. Named Harkey’s Chapel for first minister, the Rev. David Harkey of Cahawba Circuit. Present church built 1903-04 by A. I. Abels with community helpers. Preserved by members of Harkey’s Chapel United Methodist Church. Entered Alabama Register of Historic Places 1978.


Date Dedicated / Placed: 1979

Marker Number: None

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