Ashford in Houston County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
Ashford United Methodist Church
Photographed By David J Gaines, April 20, 2013
1. Ashford United Methodist Church Marker
Inscription.
Ashford United Methodist Church. . This building site was purchased March 9, 1889 by trustees of the Methodist Episcopal Church South, of Gordon Circuit. Services were held in a three-walled wood structure until the completion of a permanent building in 1893. In 1927 a brick building replaced this structure which burned in 1924. When a larger sanctuary was built in 1956, the old sanctuary became the fellowship hall. In 1987 an education building was constructed. The following year the sanctuary was renovated and stained glass windows were installed. “They that trust in the Lord shall be as mount Zion, which cannot be removed, but abideth for ever.” Psalm 125:1
This building site was purchased March 9, 1889 by trustees of the Methodist Episcopal Church South, of Gordon Circuit. Services were held in a three-walled wood structure until the completion of a permanent building in 1893. In 1927 a brick building replaced this structure which burned in 1924. When a larger sanctuary was built in 1956, the old sanctuary became the fellowship hall. In 1987 an education building was constructed. The following year the sanctuary was renovated and stained glass windows were installed. “They that trust in the Lord shall be as mount Zion, which cannot be removed, but abideth for ever.” Psalm 125:1
Erected by Historic Chattahoochee Commission and the Ashford United Methodist Church. (Marker Number 1990.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical date for this entry is March 9, 1817.
Location. 31° 11.112′ N, 85° 14.055′ W. Marker is in Ashford, Alabama, in Houston County. Marker is on North 5th Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ashford AL 36312, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 28, 2013, by David J Gaines of Pinson, Alabama. This page has been viewed 640 times since then and 20 times this year. Last updated on May 26, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. Photos:1, 2. submitted on April 28, 2013, by David J Gaines of Pinson, Alabama. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
