Old Church was the first Chapel of Emory College, and a church for Methodists in Oxford, a pulpit for scholar--preachers. It was the center of Methodism in the South when the issue of slavery split the Church in 1844, contributing to the succession of Southern states. It was used as an infirmary during the Civil War. The church remained a regular place of worship until 1910.

1932 – 1936 - Recognized as a historic landmark by DAR

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1949 - Final session of Annual Conference held in Old Church

1972 - Oxford designated historic Heritage Landmark of the United Methodist Church

1974 -Oxford Historical Shrine Society, Inc., assumed responsibility of property, located on City land

1975 - Oxford District listed on National Register of Historic Places

1966 -- 1999 - Closed for major restoration

June 18, 2000 - Rededication Service

Marker is at the intersection of Wesley Street and Fletcher Street, on the left when traveling north on Wesley Street.

Courtesy hmdb.org

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