Mulberry in Autauga County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
Ivy Creek Methodist Church
Autauga County
Photographed By Mark Hilton, October 25, 2020
1. Ivy Creek Methodist Church Marker
Constructed in 1854, Ivy Creek Methodist Church originally was part of the Mulberry Beat in Autagua County. The church served the communities of Hamilton, Huckabee (Evergreen), Milton, Statesville-Mulberry, and West Autaugaville. Ivy Creek Methodist Church was constructed for $2800 and named after the lovely mountain laurel, known locally as ivy, which grew along the creek banks. In 1887, Mallard’s Chapel members joined with Ivy Creek members and the combined membership chose the Ivy Creek sanctuary as home. The historical and architectural significance of this church was recognized in 1934 when the U.S. Department of the Interior’s Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS) photographed the church as part of its reconnaissance of early American architecture. These photos are preserved in the Prints and Photographs Division, Library of Congress. On May 29, 1955, the church celebrated the 100th anniversary of the founding of its Sunday School. Ivy Creek Methodist Church celebrated its 150th anniversary on May 16, 2004.
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical date for this entry is May 29, 1955.
Location. 32° 27.488′ N, 86° 46.987′ W. Marker is in Mulberry, Alabama, in Autauga County. Marker is on Alabama Route 14, 0.4 miles west of County Road 9, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3530 AL-14, Autaugaville AL 36003, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 14 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Albert J. Pickett (approx. 6.3 miles away); Milton (approx. 6.9 miles away); Autaugaville (approx. 7.8 miles away); Holy Ground Battlefield (approx. 8.9 miles away); Talisi visited by De Soto (approx. 11½ miles away); Mount Gillard Baptist Church (approx. 12.9 miles away); Campsite 1 (approx. 12.9 miles away); Old Kingston Historical Cemetery (approx. 13.1 miles away).
Photographed By Mark Hilton, October 25, 2020
2. Ivy Creek Methodist Church can be see in far distance.
Photographed By Mark Hilton, October 25, 2020
3. Ivy Creek Methodist Church
The Alabama Register of Landmarks and Heritage plaque is on right of door.
Photographed By Mark Hilton, October 25, 2020
4. Alabama Register of Landmarks and Heritage plaque.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 25, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 25, 2020, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 727 times since then and 240 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 25, 2020, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.
