Reidsville in Rockingham County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Saint Paul United Methodist Church
1903 - 1972
Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, July 4, 2019
1. Saint Paul United Methodist Church Marker
Inscription.
Saint Paul United Methodist Church. Saint Paul Methodist Episcopal Church was organized in 1875 in a weatherboard building on Church Street near Holderby Street. Over the years, the building became dilapidated beyond repair. The new site was located on the corner of Williams and Scales Streets. The Methodist Episcopal Church, The Methodist Protestant Church, and the Methodist Church, South merged in 1939 into the Methodist Church. In 1968, the General Conference of the church completed a plan for merger of the Methodist Church and the United Brethren Church to form the United Methodist Church. We became the Saint Paul United Methodist Church. . This historical marker is in Reidsville in Rockingham County North Carolina
Saint Paul Methodist Episcopal Church was organized in 1875 in a weatherboard building on Church Street near Holderby Street. Over the years, the building became dilapidated beyond repair. The new site was located on the corner of Williams and Scales Streets. The Methodist Episcopal Church, The Methodist Protestant Church, and the Methodist Church, South merged in 1939 into the Methodist Church. In 1968, the General Conference of the church completed a plan for merger of the Methodist Church and the United Brethren Church to form the United Methodist Church. We became the Saint Paul United Methodist Church.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1875.
Location. 36° 21.458′ N, 79° 39.871′ W. Marker is in Reidsville, North Carolina, in Rockingham County. Marker is at the intersection of Williams Street and South Scales Street, on the left when traveling east on Williams Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Reidsville NC 27320, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. First Baptist Church (within shouting distance of this marker); David S. Reid
Credits. This page was last revised on July 7, 2019. It was originally submitted on July 7, 2019, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 147 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on July 7, 2019, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina.