Tuscaloosa in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)

Tuscaloosa First United Methodist Church

Photographed By Tim & Renda Carr, September 5, 2010

1. Tuscaloosa First United Methodist Church Marker

Inscription. Organized 1818 by Ebenezer Hearn. First building on this site erected in 1834 included a church bell moulded in Boston by coppersmiths Paul Revere and Sons. Present structure with marble Ionic columns was constructed 1922; Education Annex in 1953; Chitwood Hall in 1964. Edward Sims, a member and prominent local leader, in 1826 built and donated to this church, Tuscaloosa Female College. William W. Brandon, Alabama Governor (1923-1927) was a member. Served by outstanding ministers: four became Methodist bishops: Robert Paine, John C. Keener, James H. McCoy and Clare Purcell. This church has and continues to faithfully proclaim the compassion of Christ.

Erected 1973 by Alabama Historical Association.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. In addition, it is included in the Alabama Historical Association, and the United Methodist Church Historic Sites series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1818.

Location. 33° 12.4′ N, 87° 34.033′ W. Marker is in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, in Tuscaloosa County. Marker is at the intersection of Greensboro Avenue and 8th Street on Greensboro Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 800 Greensboro Avenue, Tuscaloosa AL 35401, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance

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of this marker. First Baptist Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Tushkalusa (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Presbyterian Church (about 300 feet away); St. John The Baptist Catholic Church (about 500 feet away); The Friedman Home (approx. 0.2 miles away); Christ Episcopal Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); April 2011 Tornado Outbreak (approx. 0.2 miles away); Senator Richard Shelby (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tuscaloosa.

Photographed By American Sign Restoration, September 14, 2015

2. Tuscaloosa First United Methodist Church Marker

This marker was restored by American Sign Restoration of Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

Photographed By Tim & Renda Carr, September 5, 2010

3. Tuscaloosa First United Methodist Church Marker

Tuscaloosa First United Methodist Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Tim & Renda Carr, September 5, 2010

4. Tuscaloosa First United Methodist Church

The marble Ionic columns of the Tuscaloosa First United Methodist Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Tim & Renda Carr, September 5, 2010

5. The marble Ionic columns of the Tuscaloosa First United Methodist Church

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 6, 2010, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. This page has been viewed 1,439 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on September 6, 2010, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. 2. submitted on November 2, 2015, by American Sign Restoration of Tuscaloosa, Alabama. 3, 4, 5. submitted on September 6, 2010, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.