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Homer Methodist Church

Jasper, Jasper County

Marker Text

This congregation began in 1860, with the Rev. E. P. Rogers serving as its first circuit minister. Worship services were first held in a tent. In 1893, Virginia and James W. Yeates deeded property to the Homer church, and a sanctuary was completed on this site by Christmas 1896. Constructed by members of the Homer community, the building also served many years as a schoolhouse. The congregation has had numerous circuit ministers, including the Rev. John A. Henderson (1858-1946), who served the Homer Methodist Church for many years of his ministry.

Marker Details

Address
Location Description 20 mi. NW of Jasper via SH 63, then R 255 4 mi. to CR 023, then 1.5 mi.
Marker # 10451
Dedicated 1985
Size, Type 18" x 28"
Code Methodist (Methodist Episcopal and United Methodist) denomination; churches
Latitude, Longitude 30.973385, -94.204848

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