Methodist Episcopal Church, South
National Register of Historic Places

Methodist Episcopal Church, South

Daphne, Baldwin County, Alabama
Listed
September 21, 1980
Type
Building
Period
Colonial
Ref No.
80000679

About this property

Methodist Episcopal Church, South (also known as the Old Daphne Methodist Church) is a historic church at 1608 Old County Road in Daphne, Alabama, United States. It was built in 1858 in a Greek Revival style. The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. The building was constructed on land originally owned by Mr. and Mrs. William Howard since 1833. Another building may have stood on the site at an earlier date, since the associated graveyard contains markers dating back to 1847. The church and graveyard was purchased by the Methodist Episcopal Church from the Howards for $5 (equivalent to about $110 today) in 1869. The church changed hands once over the years, and the belfry was damaged in 1906 and 1916 by storms. The church was severely damaged by Hurricane Frederic in 1979, and has since been handed over to a local preservation group.

Location

1608 Old County Rd.
Daphne, Baldwin County, Alabama
30.60179, -87.90857

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Sources

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When was Methodist Episcopal Church, South listed on the National Register?

Methodist Episcopal Church, South was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 21, 1980.

What type of historic resource is Methodist Episcopal Church, South?

Methodist Episcopal Church, South is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Methodist Episcopal Church, South?

The period of significance for Methodist Episcopal Church, South is recorded as the colonial era, specifically around 1608.

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