Carsley in Surry County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Carsley United Methodist Church
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, June 24, 2014
1. Carsley United Methodist Church Marker
Inscription.
Carsley United Methodist Church. . On 23 November 1811 William Carsley sold an acre of land here to trustees of the Methodist Episcopal Church. The first Methodist church built in Surry County was constructed here soon thereafter. During the 19th century it was replaced by a second plain structure, which like the first faced the "rolling road" to the south. In 1897 the present sanctuary was built. Ramey's Store, constructed across the road soon after the Civil War, was moved to its present location in 1990 to function as the fellowship hall. Carsley United Methodist Church serves the oldest continuously active congregation in Surry County.
On 23 November 1811 William Carsley sold an acre of land here to trustees of the Methodist Episcopal Church. The first Methodist church built in Surry County was constructed here soon thereafter. During the 19th century it was replaced by a second plain structure, which like the first faced the "rolling road" to the south. In 1897 the present sanctuary was built. Ramey's Store, constructed across the road soon after the Civil War, was moved to its present location in 1990 to function as the fellowship hall. Carsley United Methodist Church serves the oldest continuously active congregation in Surry County.
Erected 1993 by Department of Historical Resources. (Marker Number K-312.)
Location. 37° 5.762′ N, 77° 0.373′ W. Marker is in Carsley, Virginia, in Surry County. Marker is at the intersection of Carsley Road (Virginia Route 615) and Otterdam Road (Virginia Route 612), on the right when traveling south on Carsley Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5609 Carsley Road, Waverly VA 23890, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 24, 2014, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 607 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 24, 2014, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.
