Methodism brought into area 1807 First United Methodist Church

Huntsville, Alabama

Methodist Society organized at Hunt’s Spring prior to formation of Madison County, served 1808-1820 by Flint Circuit traveling ministers. First Church built 1821 NW corner Clinton and Gallatin Streets. Present site acquired 1832, church completed 1834, occupied and accidentally burned by Federals 1864. Cornerstone laid 1867 for present sanctuary, dedicated 1874.

Marker is at the intersection of Randolph Street Southeast and Greene Street Southeast, on the right when traveling west on Randolph Street Southeast.

Courtesy hmdb.org

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