Demopolis in Marengo County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)

Demopolis Methodist Church

Photographed by Tim & Renda Carr, November 12, 2010

1. Demopolis Methodist Church Marker

Inscription. on Marengo Circuit, 1826-1839 church founded 1840, great revival 1843

first building erected 1840-43 (remodeled 1848) on lot donated by the Rev. A. J. Crawford

two early pastors became bishops: John C. Keener (1843-44) and Holland N. McTyeire (1846)

present building erected 1895-96 B. D. Price of Philadelphia, architect dedicated April 24, 1904, by Bishop W. W. Candler

Erected 1983 by Alabama Historical Association.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Alabama Historical Association series list. A significant historical date for this entry is April 24, 1931.

Location. 32° 30.84′ N, 87° 50.182′ W. Marker is in Demopolis, Alabama, in Marengo County. It is on South Strawberry Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 200 East Decatur Street, Demopolis AL 36732, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

and in the Black Belt.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf

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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 within walking distance of this marker: "Maison Marengo" (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Leo’s Catholic Church (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); Downtown Demopolis / Demopolis (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Demopolis Theater District (approx. ¼ mile away); Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (approx. ¼ mile away); Robertson Banking Company / Mayer Brothers (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Demopolis Opera House / Lillian Hellman And (approx. 0.3 miles away); First Presbyterian Church (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Demopolis.

Photographed by Tim & Renda Carr, November 12, 2010

2. Demopolis Methodist Church Marker

Demopolis First United Methodist Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tim & Renda Carr, November 12, 2010

3. Demopolis First United Methodist Church

Demopolis Methodist Church Cornerstone image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tim & Renda Carr, November 12, 2010

4. Demopolis Methodist Church Cornerstone

Photographed by Tim & Renda Carr, November 12, 2010

5. Demopolis Methodist Church Cornerstone

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 16, 2010, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. This page has been viewed 1,110 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on November 16, 2010, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.