Northport in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
Jennings Chapel United Methodist Church
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, February 25, 2023
1. Jennings Chapel United Methodist Church Marker
Inscription.
Jennings Chapel United Methodist Church. . Organized 1847 as first and only Methodist Protestant Church established in Tuskaloosa Co. On this site were first two structures used by Jennings Chapel. The first, a log house built circa 1850 and a clapboard building erected November 1890. Brick structure was completed 1956. John H. Harper Sr. organized this church, serving as its first pastor for over 30 years. Named for Dr. Samuel K. Jennings, a physician and minister of national note in early years of Methodist Protestant Church. First trustees were: Dr. Samuel K. Jennings, John H. Harper, Sr., John C. Hamner, Turner P. Hamner and Richard H. Hamner.
Organized 1847 as first and only Methodist Protestant Church established in Tuskaloosa Co. On this site were first two structures used by Jennings Chapel. The first, a log house built circa 1850 and a clapboard building erected November 1890. Brick structure was completed 1956. John H. Harper Sr. organized this church, serving as its first pastor for over 30 years. Named for Dr. Samuel K. Jennings, a physician and minister of national note in early years of Methodist Protestant Church. First trustees were: Dr. Samuel K. Jennings, John H. Harper, Sr., John C. Hamner, Turner P. Hamner and Richard H. Hamner.
Erected by Alabama Historical Association.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. In addition, it is included in the Alabama Historical Association series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1847.
Location. 33° 14.829′ N, 87° 37.765′ W. Marker is in Northport, Alabama, in Tuscaloosa County. Marker is at the intersection of 70th Avenue and Harperwood Street, on the right when traveling north on 70th Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4001 70th Ave, Northport AL 35473, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Coker Baptist Church (approx. 3.2 miles away); Wilson-Clements House
Also see . . . Samuel K. Jennings. Brief Wikipedia entry on the physician, minister and college president. (Submitted on February 27, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, February 25, 2023
2. Jennings Chapel United Methodist Church Marker
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, February 25, 2023
3. Jennings Chapel United Methodist Church
Credits. This page was last revised on February 27, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 27, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 111 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on February 27, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
