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Hartzell United Methodist
Church
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City
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Rosedale
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Address
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Hwy 77
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2003 Membership
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55
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Date Founded
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1886
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In 1884, a lot (176x68)
on Live Oak Street was donated to the congregation to build a church for
the African-American community. The pastor at that time was Rev.
George W. Wells. The first church structure was built in 1886 under
Rev. Wells leadership. It was named after Bishop J.C. Hartzell.
Bishop Hartzell, who later became a Bishop of Africa, played a key role
in the establishment of a medical college for New Orleans University in
1873.
After the church and parsonage
burned down, the church was rebuilt in 1917 under the leadership of Rev.
C.L. Angrum. The church continues to work on renovating the church
and reaching out to the community. |
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How to Get There:
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Exit I-10 at the Rosedale exit and take Hwy 77 north. After about
2 miles, turn left onto Hwy 76. When you turn, you'll find a volunteer
fire dept. on the left, and a cemetery on the right. Go to the first
street past the cemetery and take a right. After one block, you will
get to Center St. The church is on the corner to your left after
Center St. |
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