Fountain City United Methodist Church honored its 200th anniversary on Sunday, September 21, with a special service and celebration, featuring many past members and several former pastors.
Fountain City United Methodist Church was founded in 1825 as Fountain Head Methodist, with a log meeting house established around 1828. Fountain Head became a popular resort destination by 1891, featuring the church, campground, hotel, and a popular “Dummy line” train. The church then evolved to its present-day location, featuring a brick building, in 1892.
Historical details
- 1824: E.F. Sevier, a grandson of Governor John Sevier, arrived as a Methodist circuit rider, establishing the area as a preaching place.
- 1825: The groundwork was laid for what became Fountain Head Methodist.
- c. 1828: A simple log meeting house was built.
- 1845: The congregation built a new white frame church on the site of the current church.
- 1851: The church purchased the 12-acre Fountain Head Campground, a popular resort spot with a large spring.
- 1892: A red brick church was constructed and named Fountain City Methodist Episcopal Church, South. This was after the 1845 frame church was replaced by an English-style church that was destroyed by fire in 1892.
To access the complete history, please visit the FCUM website.
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