Sand Hill Church

Methodism first came to this area in the late 18th century when circuit-riding preachers traveled through the countryside spreading the message of their faith. For a number of years, residents of this neighborhood worshipped in local homes and journeyed to nearby towns to attend services. On March 25, 1859, Dr. William Marshall conveyed land here “for the purpose of erecting thereon a Methodist Episcopal Church.” The building was completed the following fall and was named Reed’s Chapel in honor of the pastor of the circuit. It later became known as Sand Hill Church, the source of the name being the sandy and slightly rolling nature of the area. For many years annual camp meetings were conducted in a nearby grove.