Little Oak in Pike County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
Little Oak United Methodist Church
(Originally Bethel)
Five houses of worship have served the congregation. The present building, the third built on this site since 1848, is a fine example of turn-of-the-century church architecture. It was dedicated March 29, 1908 by Rev. O. S. Welsh, aided by S. R. Pelley, H. C. Threadgill, W. S. Price, C. L. McCartha and W. Bancroft, pastor.
Erected 1985 by The Memorial Association and the Alabama Historical Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical date for this entry is March 29, 1919.
Location. 31° 43.901′ N, 86° 3.249′ W. Marker is in Little Oak, Alabama, in Pike County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of County Road 2222 and Little Oak Road (County Road 2238), on the right when traveling west. The church and marker are located on a dirt road about 100 yards off Little Oak Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Troy AL 36079, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Allred House & Cemetery (approx. 1.8 miles away); Goshen Substation (approx. 4 miles away); Memorial (approx. 4.1 miles away); Elam Primitive Baptist Church (approx. 4.3 miles away); Rodgers School (approx. 5.2 miles away); Confederate Memorial (approx. 7.1 miles away); Three Notch Road (approx. 7.1 miles away); Pike County WWI Memorial (approx. 7.2 miles away).
More about this marker. From Troy follow County Road 21 south to Little Oak Road (Pike County Road 2238) Turn right and follow the signs to Little Oak United Methodist Church.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on December 12, 2010, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. This page has been viewed 966 times since then and 19 times this year. Last updated on December 15, 2010, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on December 12, 2010, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.