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Hobson Bethel Methodist Church at Newbern, AL (built 1884)

Churches and Cemeteries | Newbern in Hale County  

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The Newbern Methodist congregation selected the present site and completed this church in the fall of 1884.  (Prior to this time, they held their services in the Presbyterian Church.)  The lumber used in the construction of the church building is hand-hewn and mortised.  The walnut alter rail in the church is hand-hewn.  The pulpit and chairs in the church are those that were donated when the church was erected.  The building has a cornerstone at its northeast corner that has facts about the church.

This church is located beside Highway 61 at Newbern, AL (Newbern Methodist Church – Google Maps).

Source:  Hobson Bethel Methodist Church Historical Marker (located in front of the church)

Tags: alabama, black belt, church, hale county, methodist, newbern

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Welcome to rural southwest Alabama. This website is dedicated to twelve counties located in rural southwest Alabama which includes a large portion of Alabama’s Black Belt area. This region is known for its rich and diverse heritage, historic homes and churches, and natural beauty. This website contains details about historic and interesting places that you will find in this area of Alabama.

PLEASE NOTE THAT MOST OF THE HOMES INCLUDED ARE PRIVATE RESIDENCES AND, UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED, ARE DRIVE BY ONLY.

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Dedicated to the memory of Stacy Milstead Henson (1978-2008) & Inez “Sis” Watts (1924-2007).

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