In 1790, a Methodist society that became Union church was organized in the home of Joshua Hodges, Sr. Hodges was a Revolutionary War veteran who had recently moved his family, including four sons, to the area. Members of the Methodist society set aside a tract of land west of the Hodges house, known on early land records as “Meeting House Reserve” and a log meeting house was constructed by 1792. The trustees were Joshua Hodges, Sr., Joseph Jackson, Jarvis Jackson, Catherine Hodges, Griffin Mizell, and Samuel Williams.
In 1834, the second church was built to replace the log structure. It was built of planks and sat on log pillars. It was replaced by the present structure in 1884, incorporating materials from its predecessor in the altar rails and some of the pews. The altar rail was crafted by Robert W. Stringer.
This absolutely fabulous. I am doing my family history and I just found out where my great grandparents are buried and it is at this church.
Woohoo awesome to have a picture and the history of the church. Keep doing what you doing!!!!!!!
Joshua Hodges, Sr. was my 3rd great grandfather. (5 generations back from me). Joshua Hodges, Sr. > Joshua Hodges, Jr. >Moses Hodges > Perry Morgan Hodges > Charlie Morgan Hodges > me.
Joshua Hodges Sr. is also my 3rd great grandfather. Joshua Hodges> George W. Asbury Hodges >.Alice Hodges>Rosa Underwood>James Fountain>me. I finally found the Church last June. The article that was included was great information.
Alice, I would like to exchange Hodges info with you. Please email me at kmcelveen@embarqmail.com
Looks lijke a courthouse now!!