Old Church - 1841

Old Church was the first Chapel of Emory College, and a church for Methodists in Oxford, a pulpit for scholar--preachers. It was the center of Methodism in the South when the issue of slavery split the Church in 1844, contributing to the succession of Southern states. It was used as an infirmary during the Civil War. The church remained a regular place of worship until 1910. <br><br> 1932 &#8211; 1936 - Recognized as a historic landmark by DAR <br>br> 1949 - Final session of Annual Conference held in Old Church <br><br> 1972 - Oxford designated historic Heritage Landmark of the United Methodist Church <br><br> 1974 -Oxford Historical Shrine Society, Inc., assumed responsibility of property, located on City land <br><br> 1975 - Oxford District listed on National Register of Historic Places <br><br> 1966 -- 1999 - Closed for major restoration <br><br> June 18, 2000 - Rededication Service