First United Methodist Church 1872 - Alexander City, AL - Alabama Historical Markers on Waymarking.com

The First United Methodist Church 1872 historical marker is a standard Alabama Historical Association metal marker with the Alabama flag in an oval at the top. It is located in front of the church at the intersection of Green Street and Semmes Street. The marker was placed by the Alabama Historical Association.

Marker Name: First United Methodist Church 1872 Marker Type: Urban Addtional Information:: Marker Text: Following a fire in June 1902 that destroyed the Methodist Episcopal Church of the North Alabama Conference, along with most of downtown Alexander City, the church leadership chose to relocate to this site. Construction began in 1903 on the neoclassical Romanesque style house of worship. The foundation stones were collected from a nearby farm, and the bricks and timbers were fabricated by local craftsmen within walking distance of the site. The first service in the completed structure was held in May 1906. The church traces its origin to a small group of Methodists led by Rev. William T. Patillo, who joined with people of other denominations for a union revival held under a bush arbor in the village of Youngsville in the summer of 1872. Date Dedicated / Placed: 2001 Marker Number: None

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