Hosford in Liberty County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Wesleyan Methodist Church
Photographed by Tim Fillmon, February 13, 2020
1. Wesleyan Methodist Church Marker
The sanctuary served as the place of worship for the Hosford Methodist Episcopal Church South until June 17, 1958, when it was purchased by the Hosford family. Wesley C. Hosford, a land surveyor and grandson of Judge Robert Flournoy Hosford, led the effort to purchase the property, which was supported by family members. On August 3, 1960, the property was conveyed to the American Wesleyan Methodist Church, Inc. and the Trustees of the Hosford Wesleyan Methodist Church, continuing to serve as a place of worship.
Wesley C. Hosford, along with his survey crew, maintained the property until his death on January 28, 1989. The old church soon fell into a state of disrepair, with the last service held on November 17, 1991.
On October 19, 1992, Kenneth L. Hosford, an attorney and great-grandson of Judge Robert Flournoy Hosford, reacquired the church for the family from the Florida District of the Wesleyan Church, the successor of the American Wesleyan Methodist Church, conveying to to a family-controlled, non-profit corporation.
On November 18, 2004, then Judge Kenneth L. Hosford proposed a 99-year lease to the Liberty County Board of County Commissioners, dedicating the building to a public purpose, contingent upon the State of Florida awarding an historic preservation grant. The Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved the 99-year lease. The grant,
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Restoration, under the expert direction of George A. Sanders, Jr. and assisted by inmate labor provided by the Florida Department of Corrections, commenced on August 8, 2006, and was completed on January 31, 2008.
The church is reputed to be the oldest standing structure in Liberty County, Florida.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical date for this entry is January 28, 1989.
Location. 30° 23.174′ N, 84° 47.826′ W. Marker is in Hosford, Florida, in Liberty County. It is at the intersection of Ferrel Street and Roberts Street, on the right when traveling north on Ferrel Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 21258 Roberts Street, Hosford FL 32334, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on the Florida Panhandle. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Deep South. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and
Photographed by Tim Fillmon, February 13, 2020
2. Wesleyan Methodist Church
Other nearby markers. At least 6 other markers are within 19 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Liberty County Veterans Memorial (approx. 11.4 miles away); The Dezell House (approx. 12.9 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 13.1 miles away); Greensboro Depot (approx. 13.2 miles away); Torreya Tree (approx. 16 miles away); Site of the First Gadsden County Courthouse (approx. 18.2 miles away).
Credits. This page was last revised on November 28, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 7, 2020, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. This page has been viewed 984 times since then and 86 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 7, 2020, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
