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 .[2]
Verbena United Methodist Church | |
 Verbena UMC in July 2011 | |
| Location | US 31, Verbena, Alabama |
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| Coordinates | 32°44′58″N 86°30′45″W / 32.74944°N 86.51250°W |
| Built | 1877 |
| Part of | Verbena (ID76002238[1]) |
| Verbena United Methodist Church | |
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| Location | P.O. Box 7, Verbena, AL 36091 |
| Denomination | United Methodist |
| Website | www |
| Administration | |
| District | Montgomery-Prattville |
| Diocese | Alabama-West Florida |
| Clergy | |
| Bishop(s) | Bishop Paul L. Leeland |
| Pastor(s) | Rev. Jody Hill |
History edit
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.[2]
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References edit
- ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
- ^ a b "Welcome to Verbena United Methodist Church". Verbena United Methodist Church. Retrieved January 21, 2012.