Newbern in Hale County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
Hobson Bethel Methodist Church
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, August 6, 2022
1. Hobson Bethel Methodist Church Marker (side A)
Building committee consisted of Mr. Will Sadler, Mr. E. B. Holcroft, and Mr. J. A. Moore.
Mrs. Sallie L. Hobson granted privilege of naming church as she raised and donated largest amount of funds for construction.
Newbern Methodists held services in Presbyterian Church until 1884.
Present site selected and church building completed in fall of 1884. Cornerstone placed in northeast foundation.
Fine, walnut altar rail is original and hand-hewn. Pulpit and chairs donated when church erected.
Lumber used in construction of building hand-hewn and mortised. Pews and lighting system have been replaced.
Services held on first Sunday monthly.
Erected 1997 by Alabama Historical Association.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Churches & Religion. In addition, it is included in the Alabama Historical Association series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1883.
Location. 32° 35.671′ N, 87° 31.985′ W. Marker is in Newbern, Alabama, in
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Newbern Presbyterian Church (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Newbern Baptist Church (about 400 feet away); The Alabama Baptist State Convention (approx. 7.7 miles away); Southern University (approx. 7.8 miles away); “Glencairn” (approx. 8.3 miles away); St. Paul’s Episcopal Church (approx. 8.4 miles away); Greensboro Presbyterian Church (approx. 8˝ miles away); Gayle - Tunstall House (approx. 8˝ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newbern.
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, August 6, 2022
2. Hobson Bethel Methodist Church Marker (side B)
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, August 6, 2022
3. Hobson Bethel Methodist Church Marker
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, August 6, 2022
4. Hobson Bethel Methodist Church
Credits. This page was last revised on August 12, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 12, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 107 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 12, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
