Sunday, April 28, 2013

Summerfield Methodist Church

The historic Summerfield Methodist Church was built in 1845 after its predecessor,
 Childers Chapel, burned nearby in 1842. The church is part of the
 Summerfield Historic District, which is on the National Register of Historic Places.
 The community is a short drive north of Selma. 

13 comments:

Meghan said...

What a simple, elegant church.

Joe Todd said...

Neat photo Looks like spring is getting started

Bruce Clark said...

Very nice looking church. I like the double doors and the windows. A nice balance.

Janet said...

Thanks, Joe. This photo was taken a few weeks ago, so those tree limbs have filled out with leaves now.

Elizabeth Edwards said...

aww, it looks like a little face. too cute. thank you, thank you for linking up. have a great sunday!! ( :

Birdman said...

There something about white wooden churches bathed in warm sunlight.

Jan n Jer said...

This is an oldie but a goodie...glad to see it is still here!

Faye said...

You caught this simple beauty at its spring best, Janet. There is something so "methodist" about this church--pleasing symmetry of design, no pretense to grandeur. But then I may be revealing my personal preference with this comment. :-)

Grandma Barb's This and That said...

Great little church. I'm glad they have put it on the National Registry of Historic places.

Lowell said...

I'd be most interested to know what part it played in the racial conflicts of that era.

A Colorful World said...

Perfectly lovely country church! Draws me back to Bama in my mind a bit! By the way, saw your Pinterest pin and am a follower now.

Amy Burzese said...

Lovely old church building.

Sally in WA said...

The double doors are really interesting. Men on one side and women on the other, perhaps?

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