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

Inscription. 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 and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Alabama Historical Commission series list. 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. It can be reached from the intersection of County Road 2222 and Little

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Oak Road (County Road 2238), on the right when traveling west. The church and marker are located on a dirt road about 100 yards off Little Oak Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Troy AL 36079, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

in the Black Belt,

and in the Wiregrass.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once 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 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Allred House & Cemetery (approx. 1.8 miles away); Memorial (approx. 4.1 miles away); Elam Primitive Baptist Church (approx. 4.3 miles away); Rodgers School (approx. 5.2 miles away); Bicentennial Park (approx. 6½ miles away); Pike County Veterans Memorial (approx. 6½ miles away); Combat Related Illnesses (approx. 6½ miles away); Missing In Action Memorial (approx.

Little Oak United Methodist Church and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tim & Renda Carr, December 11, 2010

2. Little Oak United Methodist Church and Marker

6½ miles away).

Another marker is no longer nearby. Goshen Substation (was approx. 4 miles away but has been confirmed missing).

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.

Little Oak United Methodist Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tim & Renda Carr, December 11, 2010

3. Little Oak United Methodist Church

Little Oak United Methodist Church Sanctuary image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tim & Renda Carr, December 11, 2010

4. Little Oak United Methodist Church Sanctuary

Photographed by Tim & Renda Carr, December 11, 2010

5. Little Oak United Methodist Church Sanctuary

Picture of the second building erected on this site. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tim & Renda Carr, December 11, 2010

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.

Side View Of The Little Oak United Methodist Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tim & Renda Carr, December 11, 2010

7. Side View Of The Little Oak United Methodist Church

One of the Stain Glass Windows In Little Oak United Methodist Church image. Click for full size.

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 1,368 times since then and 38 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.