Verbena United Methodist Church

Verbena United Methodist Church was the first church constructed in Verbena, Alabama in 1877. Originally part of The Methodist Episcopal Church, South, the church is now a United Methodist congregation. The current minister is Rev. Jody Hill .[2]

Verbena United Methodist Church
Verbena UMC in July 2011
Verbena United Methodist Church is located in Alabama
Verbena United Methodist Church
LocationUS 31, Verbena, Alabama
Coordinates32°44′58″N 86°30′45″W / 32.74944°N 86.51250°W / 32.74944; -86.51250
Built1877
Part ofVerbena (ID76002238[1])
Designated CPJanuary 19, 1976
Verbena United Methodist Church
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LocationP.O. Box 7, Verbena, AL 36091
DenominationUnited Methodist
Websitewww.verbenaumc.com
Administration
DistrictMontgomery-Prattville
DioceseAlabama-West Florida
Clergy
Bishop(s)Bishop Paul L. Leeland
Pastor(s)Rev. Jody Hill

History

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In the late 1870s and 1880s many families fled the city of Montgomery, Alabama in fear of Yellow Fever outbreaks. Some stayed in hotels, but many prominent families built summer homes in Verbena. Not only did the new residents build hotels, stores and schools, but also churches. The Methodist Church was the first church constructed in Verbena in 1877, and the original white frame structure is still used as the Sanctuary today.[2]

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References

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  1. ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. ^ a b "Welcome to Verbena United Methodist Church". Verbena United Methodist Church. Retrieved January 21, 2012.