First United Methodist Church, Marion, SC
First United Methodist Church, 307 East Godbold Street, Marion, SC

The current building is the third structure on this site. The initial building was the first school building for the town. The academy exchanged sites with the Methodist Church; the second church was built here in 1853. The present church structure was begun in 1912 and completed in 1919, housing a then $5,000.00 pipe organ, which is still in use.

Realizing the need to expand its educational facilities, the church added a modern educational building in 1957. In addition to classrooms, the building also houses the pastor’s study, the church office, a chapel, a large social hall, and a kitchen. The “Methodist’s Block” of Godbold Street also contains the Methodist District Parsonage and Office, Uncle Charley’s Hut (given to the men’s Bible Class by a former member, Charley Haynes), and a large paved parking lot with a covered walkway to the sanctuary.

Visit The First Methodist Church of Marion website.

Visit the many historical sites in Marion, SC!

Begin your visit with a tour.

Visitors can obtain a self-guided tour brochure from:

Marion Chamber of Commerce
209 Bobby Gerald Parkway
Marion, SC 29571
(843) 423-3561

Marion County Museum
101 Willcox Ave
Marion, SC 29571
(843) 423-8299

Marion City Hall
107 S. Main St
Marion, SC 29571
(843) 423-5961

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