Acona near Lexington in Holmes County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)
Acona Methodist Church
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 31, 2023
1. Acona Methodist Church Marker
Inscription.
Acona Methodist Church. . The church was built on three acres of land purchased in 1874 from Mrs. A.T. Landfair for $25. Lumber for the building was shipped by rail from Tennessee to Vaiden, then hauled to Acona by wagon. The church was erected by John Hamilton. The Building Committee included Jordan Bailey, John Hamilton and J.S. Herbert. By 1875, the church bad 86 members, and the building was jointly owned and used by the church and the Grange. Early church officials included: Pastor K.A. Jones; Trustees: D.T. Johnson, B.H. McGee, and J.M. Johnson; Stewards: J.M. Johnson, P.M. Diggs, and J.S. Herbert. John William Bailey was Superintendent of the Sunday School for thirty five years. The first bible teacher was Rev. Thomas Newell and President of the Woman's Society was Miss Mary Jane McGee.
The church was built on three acres of land purchased in 1874 from
Mrs. A.T. Landfair for $25. Lumber for the building was shipped by
rail from Tennessee to Vaiden, then hauled to Acona by wagon.
The church was erected by John Hamilton. The Building Committee
included Jordan Bailey, John Hamilton and J.S. Herbert. By 1875,
the church bad 86 members, and the building was jointly owned
and used by the church and the Grange. Early church officials
included: Pastor K.A. Jones; Trustees: D.T. Johnson, B.H. McGee, and
J.M. Johnson; Stewards: J.M. Johnson, P.M. Diggs, and J.S. Herbert.
John William Bailey was Superintendent of the Sunday School for
thirty five years. The first bible teacher was Rev. Thomas Newell
and President of the Woman's Society was Miss Mary Jane McGee.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1874.
Location. 33° 16.136′ N, 90° 1.193′ W. Marker is near Lexington, Mississippi, in Holmes County. It is in Acona. Marker is on Mississippi Route 17, 0.1 miles east of Acona Road, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lexington MS 39095, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Also see . . . Acona Church, Cemetery and School. National Register of Historic Places nomination (PDF) and photographs (separate PDF) submitted for the complex, which was listed in 2002. (National Park Service) (Submitted on April 4, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 15, 2019
2. Acona Methodist Church Marker
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 31, 2023
3. Acona Methodist Church (front)
The church was completed in 1876, according to records.
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 31, 2023
4. Former Acona High School
This building was constructed near the church in 1903 and furnished with the contents of a nearby school that closed that year. In 1910 the Downer and Cedar Glenn schools were merged into Acona, making it the first consolidated school in the United States.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 4, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 58 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 4, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.