Moreau Methodist Church (Abt 1849-By 1891?)

Moreau Methodist Church (Abt 1849-By 1891?)

Southeast of Tipton

Near Moreau Cemetery

The Moreau Methodist Church apparently shared a building with the Moreau Presbyterian church until sometime prior to October, 1891.Little information is available on this church outside of how it relates to the Presbyterian church.

October 15, 1891 Tipton Times:

The Cumberland Presbyterian congregation of Moreau church have acquired exclusive ownership to the site of the old Union church and have begun the erection of a new house of worship. A liberal fund has been raised and the new church will be an ornament to that locality. In addition to the material prosperity these indicate it also evidences a healthy sentiment in education and religious matters. This new church is another achievement the credit for which is largely due to Rev. Jonathan Williams.

September 9, 1949 Tipton Times:

Second Church Built On Same Site

Although there has been a building on the Moreau church grounds near 100 years the church to be auctioned there Saturday is the second built on the grounds having been built 58 years ago.

September 16, 1949 Tipton Times:

Interesting History Connected With Church

Merlyn Springer was the purchaser of the Moreau church building and three acres of land sold at auction, Saturday, the purchase price being $720. The net proceeds of the sale will go into the Moreau cemetery endowment fund.

The history of Moreau church goes back many years. The ground on which it stood was entered a little over one hundred years ago from the government by George Hickman who deeded three acres of the land to trustees of Presbyterian and Methodist churches when a church building was erected on the site. In 1891 the church moved into the hands of the Cumberland Presbyterian church when a second church was built.

Ever since George Hickman deeded the land to the church some of his ancestors have served as members of the church board and Col. Lloyd Winebrenner who auctioned the properties, is a great-great-great grandson.

The above is the only information found on this Historical Church. If anyone has information on this church, please contact Alan Sparks.

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