Asbury United Methodist Church
On May 16, 1812, land at this location was
conveyed by Minos and Sally Tindall to
representatives of the local Methodist
society “in trust that they shall build or
cause to be erected thereon a house or place
of worship for the use of the members of
the Methodist Episcopal Church.” The church
was formally incorporated as Asbury Chapel
following an election of trustees held here
on March 20, 1813. It is one of many in the
state which are named in honor of noted
Methodist pioneer Francis Asbury.
Following damage by fire, the aforementioned
structure was replaced by the present building
in 1857. There have been several major
renovations of the sanctuary since that time.
The Church School addition was completed in
1957. Construction of the Community Building
was commenced after additional property was
given to the church by William E. and Julia J.
Tyndall in 1947. The Community Building was
expanded following the purchase of adjoining
land in 1958. A short distance away was the
location of Tindall’s Camp Meeting Ground.
Marker is on Asbury Road (County Route 446) near County Seat Highway (U.S. 9), on the right when traveling north.
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