Asbury United Methodist Church (Chattanooga, Tennessee) facts for kids
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Highland Park Methodist
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| Location | 1900 Bailey Ave. Chattanooga, Tennessee |
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| Area | 1 acre (0.40 ha) |
| Built | 1909 |
| Architect | Reuben Harrison Hunt |
| MPS | Hunt, Reuben H., Buildings in Hamilton County TR |
| NRHP reference No. | 80003813 |
| Added to NRHP | February 29, 1980 |
The Asbury United Methodist Church is a special old building in Chattanooga, Tennessee. It's known for its history and beautiful design. This church was once called the Highland Park Methodist Episcopal Church. It stands on Bailey Avenue and has been an important part of the community for many years.
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A Look at the Church's History
The church started in 1889 as the Highland Park Methodist Episcopal Church. At first, the members met in a simple wooden building. They used this first church for about 20 years.
Building the New Church
The current church building was finished in 1909. It's made of brick and designed in a Gothic style. This means it has tall, pointed arches and large windows, like many old European cathedrals. A famous architect named Reuben Harrison Hunt designed it. The church was officially opened in 1911. Later, in 1980, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This list includes important historical places in the United States.
Changes Over the Years
The church's name changed a few times. In 1938, it became Asbury Methodist Church. This happened when two large Methodist groups joined together. Later, it added "United" to its name, becoming Asbury United Methodist Church. This was when the United Methodist Church was formed.
The Asbury United Methodist Church closed its doors on July 1, 1984. Its members joined another church nearby. The building was then sold to Highland Park Baptist Church. They called the old Asbury building "Asbury Chapel."
In 2013, Highland Park Baptist Church moved to a new location. They sold the Asbury Chapel and other buildings in the Highland Park neighborhood. Redemption Point Church, another church group, bought the buildings.
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The historic Asbury United Methodist Church building.
