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Whitehall United
Methodist Church
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City
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Dykesville
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Address
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Hwy 521
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2003 Membership
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48
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Date Founded
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1872
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The White Hall church was built
in 1872 by Rev. Jim Smith and his four sons. Land had been donated
by Frank Hall, Rev. Smiths brother-in-law.
The church survived a tornado
in the 1940s with minor damage. Four classrooms were added to the
rear of the one-room church in 1949 under the leadership of Rev. Paul Cassels.
Much of the wood for the addition came from the dismantling of the Hal
Sales home, which had been bought for $20. The concrete pillars were
donated by Mr. J.W. Garland. The pulpit and pews were refinished
and a new piano bought at that time as well.
Homecoming was held in August
each year. |
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How to Get There:
Head
north on Hwy 79 out of Minden. In Haynesville, turn left on Hwy 2
and go 11.9 miles. Turn right on Hwy 521. The church is on
the right, 3.9 miles ahead. The cemetery is on the left. |
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