Verbena United Methodist Church Explained

Verbena United Methodist Church
Nrhp Type:cp
Nocat:yes
Coordinates:32.7494°N -86.5125°W
Built:1877
Partof Refnum:76002238
Designated Nrhp Type:January 19, 1976
Verbena United Methodist Church
Denomination:United Methodist
District:Montgomery-Prattville
Diocese:Alabama-West Florida
Bishop:Bishop Paul L. Leeland
Pastor:Rev. Jody Hill
Location:P.O. Box 7, Verbena, AL 36091

Verbena United Methodist Church was the first church constructed in Verbena, Alabama in 1877. Originally part of The Methodist Episcopal Church, South, the church is now a United Methodist congregation. The current minister is Rev. Jody Hill .[1]

History

In the late 1870s and 1880s many families fled the city of Montgomery, Alabama in fear of Yellow Fever outbreaks. Some stayed in hotels, but many prominent families built summer homes in Verbena. Not only did the new residents build hotels, stores and schools, but also churches. The Methodist Church was the first church constructed in Verbena in 1877, and the original white frame structure is still used as the Sanctuary today.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Welcome to Verbena United Methodist Church. Verbena United Methodist Church. 21 January 2012.