In 1867, Rev. R.K. Diossy, of
the Methodist Episcopal Church, North, purchased a lot at the corner of
Theater and Hyacinth Streets for $125. The church, called Bryant
Chapel, was named after its first pastor, Rev. J.M. Bryant. It was
later renamed Mallalieu Methodist Church. The cemetery grounds were
purchased from the St. Martin Parish Police Jury in 1876 for $51.
On April 17, 1880, a piece of
property (one block from the original church) was purchased from Mr. Monroe
Baker for $150. The church was moved to the new site, and the old
church property was sold to Mr. Andrew Patterson for $100. The pastor
at this time was Rev. John Sparks. In 1909, the church was rebuilt
under the leadership of Rev. Emmerson Hutchien.
In 1965, the church was severely damaged
by a hurricane. While the church was being rebuilt, the Mallalieu
congregation worshipped with the St. Vincent Methodist Church in Cade,
Louisiana. When the Mallalieu church was completed in 1968, the St.
Vincent congregation decided to merge with the Mallalieu congregation.
The pastor at this time was Rev. William R. London. On May 8, 1987,
the church hall was dedicated in his memory. |
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