Ashford in Houston County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)

Ashford United Methodist Church

Photographed by David J Gaines, April 20, 2013

1. Ashford United Methodist Church Marker

Inscription. This building site was purchased March 9, 1889 by trustees of the Methodist Episcopal Church South, of Gordon Circuit. Services were held in a three-walled wood structure until the completion of a permanent building in 1893. In 1927 a brick building replaced this structure which burned in 1924. When a larger sanctuary was built in 1956, the old sanctuary became the fellowship hall. In 1987 an education building was constructed. The following year the sanctuary was renovated and stained glass windows were installed. “They that trust in the Lord shall be as mount Zion, which cannot be removed, but abideth for ever.” Psalm 125:1

Erected by Historic Chattahoochee Commission and the Ashford United Methodist Church. (Marker Number 1990.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical date for this entry is March 9, 1817.

Location. 31° 11.112′ N, 85° 14.055′ W. Marker is in Ashford, Alabama, in Houston County. It is on North 5th Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ashford AL 36312, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

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 10 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Incorporation of Ashford / Ashford - a Unique Name (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line);

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Ashford Centennial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Ashford Depot (approx. ¼ mile away); Liberty Baptist Church (approx. 3.7 miles away); Cowarts Baptist Church / Cowarts School (approx. 4.4 miles away); Gordon Cemetery / Early Gordon Leaders (approx. 8.2 miles away); Gordon Baptist Church (approx. 8½ miles away); Omussee Creek Mound and Mississippian Period Societies (approx. 9.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ashford.

Photographed by David J Gaines, April 20, 2013

2. Ashford United Methodist Church Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 28, 2013, by David J Gaines of Pinson, Alabama. This page has been viewed 1,002 times since then and 20 times this year. Last updated on May 26, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 28, 2013, by David J Gaines of Pinson, Alabama. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.