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

The Bee Hive

Photographed by Mark Hilton, July 26, 2015

1. The Bee Hive Marker

Inscription. The congregation of Government Street United Methodist Church, Methodism's Mother Church in Mobile, began in 1826 on Franklin Street. Called "The Bee Hive" because of its activity, it sent "swarms" throughout the city to form new congregations. A brick structure replaced the original wooden church in 1848-49. The move to this corner was accomplished with the dedication of a Gothic structure in 1890. The remodeling to Spanish Colonial architecture was begun in 1906 and completed in 1917. Architect was Mobilian George B. Rogers, and Harry E. Goodhue of Boston created the stained glass windows.

Erected 1984.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1826.

Location. 30° 41.158′ N, 88° 3.239′ W. Marker is in Mobile, Alabama, in Mobile County. It is at the intersection of Government Street (U.S. 90) and South Broad Street, on the right when traveling east on Government Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 901 Government Street, Mobile AL 36604, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Alabama’s Gulf Coast

and in Mobile Bay.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

and on the Gulf Coast.

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 New Spain,

the Viceroyalty of New France,

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: Eugenie Marx (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Home of Raphael Semmes (about 600 feet away); Bringing back Broad / T.I.G.E.R. on Broad

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(about 600 feet away); Big Zion African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church (about 800 feet away); Protestant Children's Home (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Quigley House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Old Church Street Cemetery - 1819 (approx. 0.2 miles away); James W. Roper (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mobile.

The Government Street United Methodist Church. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Hilton, July 26, 2015

2. The Government Street United Methodist Church.

Church signs. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Hilton, July 26, 2015

3. Church signs.

Old church cornerstone. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Hilton, July 26, 2015

4. Old church cornerstone.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 30, 2020. It was originally submitted on August 1, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 1,058 times since then and 76 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 1, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.