Probably beginning in the 1870s,
Methodism began in Colfax. On December 5, 1881, Rev. S.H. Whatley
led ten persons in organizing the church. Four additional charter members
were soon added.
In 1889, the Conference gave
$250 towards building a church in Colfax. Mr. H.G. Goodwyn sold the
church a lot for $50.They soon raised $2,021.50 for the new church and
organ. Mr. E.C. Kimber of Alexandria was hired to construct the church,
and Mr. M. Ferrier built the pews. The one-room church with a tall
belfry was constructed in 1890. After its completion on September
13, a dedication service was held on Oct. 12, 1890. Rev. T.B. White
was appointed to Colfax that year.
A new brick church was later
built. It was dedicated on June 21, 1932. Seating in the new
church was “opera chairs” instead of the benches of the old church.
In 1960, the church and parsonage
were in need of remodeling. The church planned for $2,000 of work
on the parsonage and $7,000 of work on the church.
Around 1970, an education and
recreation building was constructed.
Source: Colfax: 100 Years of Methodism, 1881-1981 |
