Attalla in Etowah County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
First United Methodist Church Of Attalla
Photographed By David Tibbs, May 2, 2009
1. First United Methodist Church Of Attalla Marker
In 1851 twelve Methodists met in Newton (later Attalla) to plan a Methodist Episcopal Church. A crude log building on North Fifth Street served as the first church. In 1861 and again in 1882 the church relocated on Fifth to accommodate the growing membership. A full-time pastor was added in 1888. In 1896 Attalla was first reported at the North Alabama Methodist Annual Conference. Ground was broken for the present church home in 1903. On May 1, 1904, the congregation assembled for the first Sunday worship in the new sanctuary.
Erected 2003 by Etowah Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Notable Buildings • Notable Places. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1851.
Location. 34° 1.415′ N, 86° 5.268′ W. Marker is in Attalla, Alabama, in Etowah County. Marker is at the intersection of 6th Avenue and 4th Street NW, on the right when traveling north on 6th Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Attalla AL 35954, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Electricity for the City of Attalla (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); “The Junction” (approx. 0.3 miles away); Camp Wills (approx. 0.3 miles away); William Patrick Lay
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Also see . . .
1. The City of Attalla. The official website for the City of Attalla. (Submitted on December 3, 2010, by Vgi of Attalla, Alabama.)
2. City Of Attalla. History of Attalla (Submitted on May 3, 2009, by David Tibbs of Resaca, Georgia.)
3. Historic United Methodist Sites. Waymarking category for listing United Methodist historic sites which have been officially numbered or designated as Heritage Landmarks by the UMC General Commission on Archives and History (Submitted on May 3, 2009, by David Tibbs of Resaca, Georgia.)
Photographed By David Tibbs, May 2, 2009
2. First United Methodist Church Of Attalla
Photographed By David Tibbs, May 2, 2009
3. First United Methodist Church Of Attalla
Photographed By David Tibbs, May 2, 2009
4. First United Methodist Church Of Attalla
Credits. This page was last revised on May 24, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 3, 2009, by David Tibbs of Resaca, Georgia. This page has been viewed 2,215 times since then and 29 times this year. Last updated on May 26, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 3, 2009, by David Tibbs of Resaca, Georgia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
