Around 1900, four Davis brothers
moved to the area from Arkansas to run a sawmill business. The community
was named after Virgil Davis’ wife’s maiden name, Ansley. A Union
church was built in 1902 for Baptist and Methodist services. The
Davis brothers provided the labor and the lumber for the church.
A Sunday School room was added in 1907. A second classroom was added
in the 1930s. When the weather was good, classes were often held
outside.
Decades later, the church evaluated
the cost of renovating the old church. Since it was too costly to
renovate, a new church was built in 1982 to the east side of the old church.
The old church was left in place.
Homecoming is held each May. |
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