First Methodist Church - Montevallo, AL - This Old Church on Waymarking.com

First United Methodist Church is located at the corner of Middle Street and Oak Street in Montevallo, Alabama, not far from the University of Montevallo. It has the distinction of being one of the United Methodist historic sites as well as being on the National Register of Historic places.

While their web page did not have historical information, the plaque located by the entrance gives a summary of the history of the congregation.

"In May, 1818 Ebenezer Hearn established the first Methodist Society on his new mission at Wilson's Hill (now Montevallo). Since that date, a Methodist Church has been in existence in Montevallo: first, on Selma road (1820-47), then in the Masonic building on Main Street (1847-55), and a location on Island and Middle Streets from 1855 to 1911 when present structure at 66 Middle Street was completed."

The church is also listed in the 1990 University of Montevallo Historic District Boundary Increase under the National Register of Historic Places. The entry from the paragraph that pertains to the church is:

"UNITED METHODIST CHURCH (1907) 66 Middle Street W. A one story raised Gothic revival structure, with the main sanctuary structure over a full basement. The building is solid brick with a tile roof. The main sanctuary ceiling is Gothic arched and celled with beaded 1X4 wood ceiling. This church has been an integral part of the religious and educational environment of the city of Montevallo since its beginning. It was organized and located to serve the needs of the students, faculty and townspeople. In the early 20th century the students were required to go to church and required to wear uniforms and march in pairs to church each Sunday. Of the twelve Presidents of the Alabama College/ University of Montevallo, six have been members of this church."

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I did notice the church web site listed their address as 861 Middle Street while the plaque gave it as 66 Middle Street. The Methodist plaque said the church was completed in 1911, so that is the date I will enter below.

Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1911 Age of Church building determined by?: Cornerstone or plaque If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Methodist If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Sunday Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: 10:30 AM Street address of Church: 861 Middle Street Montevallo, AL USA 35115 Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link] Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link] If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed

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