Little Oak in Pike County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
Little Oak United Methodist Church
(Originally Bethel)
Photographed By Tim & Renda Carr, December 11, 2010
1. Little Oak United Methodist Church Marker
This church was the outgrowth of a meeting held on December 25, 1829 by Rev. M. Snider and John Carnally 7½ mi. S.W. of Troy. Approximately fourteen members and a Rev. Sayles formally organized the church in the Fall of 1830. It was known as Bethel Methodist Church until some time after 1908 when its name changed to Little Oak.
Five houses of worship have served the congregation. The present building, the third built on this site since 1848, is a fine example of turn-of-the-century church architecture. It was dedicated March 29, 1908 by Rev. O. S. Welsh, aided by S. R. Pelley, H. C. Threadgill, W. S. Price, C. L. McCartha and W. Bancroft, pastor.
Erected 1985 by The Memorial Association and the Alabama Historical Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical date for this entry is March 29, 1919.
Location. 31° 43.901′ N, 86° 3.249′ W. Marker is in Little Oak, Alabama, in Pike County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of County Road 2222 and Little Oak Road (County Road 2238),
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Allred House & Cemetery (approx. 1.8 miles away); Goshen Substation (approx. 4 miles away); Memorial (approx. 4.1 miles away); Elam Primitive Baptist Church (approx. 4.3 miles away); Rodgers School (approx. 5.2 miles away); Confederate Memorial (approx. 7.1 miles away); Three Notch Road (approx. 7.1 miles away); Pike County WWI Memorial (approx. 7.2 miles away).
More about this marker. From Troy follow County Road 21 south to Little Oak Road (Pike County Road 2238) Turn right and follow the signs to Little Oak United Methodist Church.
Photographed By Tim & Renda Carr, December 11, 2010
2. Little Oak United Methodist Church and Marker
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3. Little Oak United Methodist Church
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4. Little Oak United Methodist Church Sanctuary
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5. Little Oak United Methodist Church Sanctuary
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6. Picture of the second building erected on this site.
Built in 1872, used for 36 before being torn down for the construction of the present building.
Photographed By Tim & Renda Carr, December 11, 2010
7. Side View Of The Little Oak United Methodist Church
Photographed By Tim & Renda Carr, December 11, 2010
8. One of the Stain Glass Windows In Little Oak United Methodist Church
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on December 12, 2010, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. This page has been viewed 922 times since then and 83 times this year. Last updated on December 15, 2010, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on December 12, 2010, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
