Verbena United Methodist Church facts for kids
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Verbena United Methodist Church
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Verbena UMC in July 2011
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 Location in Alabama
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| Location | US 31, Verbena, Alabama |
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| Built | 1877 |
| Part of | Verbena (ID76002238) |
| Designated CP | January 19, 1976 |
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| Location | P.O. Box 7, Verbena, AL 36091 |
| Denomination | United Methodist |
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| Diocese | Alabama-West Florida |
| District | Montgomery-Prattville |
The Verbena United Methodist Church is a special place in Verbena, Alabama. It was the very first church built in this town. Construction finished in 1877.
This church started as part of The Methodist Episcopal Church, South. Today, it is a United Methodist church. The current minister is Rev. Jody Hill.
A Look Back at the Church's History
In the late 1870s and 1880s, many families in Montgomery, Alabama were worried. They were afraid of Yellow Fever outbreaks. This was a serious illness back then.
Because of this fear, many people left the city. Some stayed in hotels in safer areas. But many important families decided to build summer homes in Verbena.
Verbena became a popular place to escape the city heat and illness. As more people moved there, the town grew. New residents built hotels, stores, and schools. They also built churches.
The Methodist Church was the first church to be built in Verbena. It was finished in 1877. The original building is still used today as the main worship area. It is a white wooden structure.
See also
In Spanish: Iglesia Metodista Unida de Verbena para niños
