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Huff Chapel United
Methodist Church
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City
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Killian
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Address
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1000 Huff Chapel
Rd.
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2003 Membership
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99
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Date Founded
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1890
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Services first began under brush
arbors. A Methodist building was constructed at some point after
the Civil War. Both Methodists and Baptists worshipped at the site,
located around Bull Run Road near a Davidson cemetery. Circuit riders
would hold services once a month.
The Methodist became more organized
under one of those circuit riders, George W. Huff. A church was built
on land donated by Adolphus Rousseaux. It consisted of two acres
behind the old Forbes house. High flood water allowed the men to
float logs to John Davidson’s mill to be cut for the new church.
That same high water also made it difficult for the pastor to travel to
town over the years. The building was completed in1890. The
church was named after its first pastor. For years, the church was
known for Saturday dinners called Children’s Day.
At some point before 1940, the
church was moved to two acres at its present location. Sunday school
rooms were built. In 1964, hurricane Betsy destroyed the church facilities.
Services continued at an old store south of the Killian Baptist Church.
A new church was built by Rev. John Barber (of the Springfield UMC) while
Rev. John Sayes served as pastor. A kitchen, another room, and restrooms
were later added under the leadership of Rev. Larry Stafford.
A memorial park was added in
1985-90. An education building was completed in 1990 under the leadership
of Rev. Gene Faurie and was dedicated on October 14, 1990. |
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How to Get There:
From
I-55, take the Ponchatoula exit and head west on Hwy 22. When you
get into Springfield, the hwy will make a left turn. Stay on Hwy
22 as it makes a right turn. Nine miles down the road you will see
an old grocery store and a church sign to your left. Turn left on
a road at that point and the church is just ahead on the right. OR,
you could also take the Springfield-Pumpkin Corner exit from I-55 and head
south into Springfield on Hw 43. When you get to the Springfield
UMC, Hwy 43 merges with Hwy 22. Stay on Hwy 43/22 and it will make
a right turn. Turn left at the old grocery store 9 miles down the
road and the church will be on your right on Huff Chapel Rd. |
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