340 Honeysuckle Lane Road
HISTORY–Willow Grove Methodist Church is one of the oldest churches in Trousdale County. The oldest and only record of Willow Grove Church in a church register beginning in 1851. Church records reveal that during the time of the Civil War, 1861 to 1867, the pastors served the church as best they could. The record states...
Description
HISTORY-Willow Grove Methodist Church is one of the oldest churches in Trousdale County. The oldest and only record of Willow Grove Church in a church register beginning in 1851. Church records reveal that during the time of the Civil War, 1861 to 1867, the pastors served the church as best they could. The record states that Brother J. G. Ray did faithful work during this trying period. The first church was built on the present site of Willow Grove Church, on land donated by the William Rickman family, of which the late Mark Rickman and John Rickman and their families are descendants.
The present church building is the third to be erected on the original site. The first was a log cabin built in 1792 with a dirt floor. On Sunday, June 19, 1792, Bishop Francis Asbury and John Haw dedicated the Willow Grove Methodist Church. On July 3, 1792, the first service was held in the church.
The second building was struck by lightning and burned according to information from descendants of early members. Reuben Harris erected the present building in 1851 with Dave Wilks assisting him. Mr. Wilks was 18 years old at the time he helped with the building.
The early church registers show the Henrys, Rickmans, Stovalls, Brownings, Davises, Laws, Fitts, Vances, and Harrises were among pioneer members of this early church. Enslaved people belonging to these families were also members. They were often called upon to sing during church services, especially at camp meetings.
The church building today is in a good state of preservation, and as with all rural churches, a few loyal members under the leadership of a hard-working, God-fearing pastor, are trying hard to meet the challenges set for them by their forefathers and those who have gone to their reward.
REAL ESTATE-There is a large sanctuary with a choir area. The fellowship hall allows for get-togethers or meetings. There are two rooms off the fellowship hall for classes. The building has one bathroom and a small utility/storage closet.
Directions
From Westmoreland Hwy 31E toward Gallatin, left on Hwy 231, left on Templow Road which turns into Browning Branch Road, straight on Honeysuckle Lane Road to sale site on the right.
From Gallatin Hwy 25 toward Hartsville, left on Hwy 231, right on Templow Road which turns into Browning Branch Road, straight on Honeysuckle Lane Road to sale site on the right.
Terms
15% down day of sale with balance due on or before 40 days from sale date. Property taxes to be prorated and Seller to provide a good deed.