Demopolis Methodist Church
on Marengo Circuit, 1826-1839
church founded 1840, great revival 1843
first building erected 1840-43 (remodeled 1848)
on lot donated by the Rev. A. J. Crawford
two early pastors became bishops:
John C. Keener (1843-44) and Holland N. McTyeire (1846)
present building erected 1895-96
B. D. Price of Philadelphia, architect
dedicated April 24, 1904, by Bishop W. W. Candler
Marker is on South Strawberry Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
Courtesy hmdb.org
