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

Inscription. 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.

Listed in the Alabama Register of Landmarks and Heritage, June 28, 2019

Erected 2019 by Alabama

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Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Alabama Historical Commission, and the Historic American Buildings Survey series lists. 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. It 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.

Regionally, this marker is in Alabama’s Tri-Counties River Region.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

and in the Black Belt.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are

Ivy Creek Methodist Church can be see in far distance. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Hilton, October 25, 2020

2. Ivy Creek Methodist Church can be see in far distance.

within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Ivy Creek Cemetery (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Greater Mallard's Chapel A.M.E. Church Cemetery (approx. 0.4 miles away); Old Mulberry Schoolhouse (approx. 0.4 miles away); Old Harmony Cemetery (approx. 4½ miles away); Taylor Family Cemetery (approx. 5 miles away); Albert J. Pickett (1810-1858) (approx. 6.3 miles away); Milton (approx. 6.9 miles away); James Jackson Family Cemetery (approx. 7½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mulberry.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Albert J. Pickett (was approx. 6.3 miles away but has been permanently removed).

Ivy Creek Methodist Church image. Click for full size.

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.

Alabama Register of Landmarks and Heritage plaque. image. Click for full size.

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 2,054 times since then and 140 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 25, 2020, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.