Old Cloverdale in Montgomery in Montgomery County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
First United Methodist Church
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1. First United Methodist Church marker
First United Methodist Church, organized September 15, 1829, is the oldest organized church in the city of Montgomery. Located on Court Street downtown for nearly 100 years, the congregation purchased for $20,000 this site in Cloverdale Park in July 1931.
The name Court Street Methodist Church changed to First Methodist Church on October 2, 1932. The chapel served as the site for the first worship service, held on November 30, 1933. George Awsumb, a Memphis, Tennessee architect, designed the educational building and sanctuary constructed in the midst of the Great Depression on a pay-as-you-go basis under the supervision of the pastor, Dr. Oscar E. Rice. Worship services were first held in the present sanctuary on July 3, 1938. The Fellowship Hall was completed in 1952; the Fellowship Building in 1961; and Wesley Hall in 1996. First United Methodist Church of Montgomery has provided great leaders, both lay and clergy, for our city, state, and nation since the church was founded in 1829.
Erected 2004 by Alabama Historical Association.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. In addition, it is included in the Alabama Historical Association series list. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1931.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Fitzgerald Home (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Moore-Tyson-McPhillips Home (about 800 feet away); Rev. Robert S. & Jean Graetz (approx. 0.2 miles away); Folmar - Siegelman House (approx. 0.4 miles away); Huntingdon College (approx. half a mile away); Birth of Montgomery Bus Boycott (approx. 0.6 miles away); Birthplace of Nat "King" Cole (approx. 0.6 miles away); Home of Ralph David Abernathy (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Montgomery.
Also see . . . First United Methodist Church. Church website homepage (Submitted on October 10, 2013.)
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 25, 2013
2. First United Methodist Church marker
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3. First Methodist Church Founded 1829
First United Methodist Church, organized September 15, 1829, is the oldest organized church in the city of Montgomery.
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4. First United Methodist Church Sanctuary
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5. First United Methodist Church Tower
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6. First United Methodist Church Door
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7. First United Methodist Church Sanctuary
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8. First United Methodist Church Courtyard
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9. First United Methodist Church Courtyard
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10. First United Methodist Church Courtyard
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