Lineville in Clay County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)

Lineville First United Methodist Church

Photographed By Mark Hilton, June 16, 2021

1. Lineville First United Methodist Church Marker

Inscription. The first Methodist Church in Lineville began in a brush arbor before the Civil War. In 1861, this tract of land was donated for the construction of a permanent structure, which was completed in 1866. The pastor was the Rev. R. A. Timmons, a Methodist circuit rider. The congregation soon outgrew the small building and constructed a new church featuring a steeple and large wooden cross.

On May 9, 1913, fire swept through the nearby B.C. Bynum Mercantile, igniting the cross and destroying the church. However, the congregation persevered and laid the cornerstone for a new building that same month. Construction of the current building was completed in July 1914. The Family Life Building was constructed in 1979. Among the features of Lineville First United Methodist Church are the beautiful two-story stained-glass windows and the sanctuary in the "Akron design.” Popular at the turn of the century, this plan includes a ceiling-retractable wall to separate or combine worship spaces. Many preachers and laity servants have been sent from this church to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The congregation rejoices in its heritage and seeks to be a loving, grace-filled presence in its community.

Erected 2018 by Alabama Historical Association.

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is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. In addition, it is included in the Alabama Historical Association series list. A significant historical date for this entry is May 9, 1913.

Location. 33° 18.721′ N, 85° 45.256′ W. Marker is in Lineville, Alabama, in Clay County. Marker is at the intersection of Cheaha Road (Alabama Route 49) and Nichols Street, on the right when traveling north on Cheaha Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 60220 AL-49, Lineville AL 36266, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. History of Lineville (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lineville Alabama Monument (about 600 feet away); John Richmond McCain (approx. ¼ mile away); First Baptist Church of Ashland (approx. 5 miles away); Clay County / Clay County Courthouse (approx. 5.4 miles away); Ashland, Alabama (approx. 5.4 miles away); Clay County Veterans Memorial (approx. 5.4 miles away); Clay County and the Creek Indian War of 1813-14 / Clay County and the Creek Indian Confederacy (approx. 5.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lineville.

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Photographed By Mark Hilton, June 16, 2021

2. Lineville First United Methodist Church and marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 16, 2021, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 215 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 16, 2021, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.