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First United Methodist Church
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 comer Clinton and Gallatin Streets. Present site
acquired 1832, church com pleted 1834, occupied and accidentally burned by Federals 1864. Cornerstone laid 1867 for present sanctuary, dedicated 1874.
ALABAMA HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION 1972
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First United Methodist Church Historical Marker
This Alabama Historical Association marker commemorating the establishment of the First United Methodist Church is located at the entrance of the sanctuary on the northwest corner of Greene Street and Randolph Avenue in Huntsville, Alabama. Sponsored by the local congregation, this marker was dedicated on March 5, 1972. It was completely refurbished in 2000, and rededicated on June 25, 2000. For additional information regarding the church, see References 10, 30, 47, 58, 73, 87, 94, and 95.
