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A Rich History . . .
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Originally, the Church was located on Fence Road very close to its present location, and
named The Pleasant Hill Methodist Episcopal Church, South.
| 1857 |
Dr. Sam H. Freeman deeded the congregation 4 acres of land within the city limits of Dacula. A clapboard structure was built, and the congregation relocated to 75 Dacula Road |
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| 1910 |
A
brick building was erected and the church became known as the Dacula Methodist church |
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| 1937 |
The
First United Methodist Church of Dacula was founded |
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| 1955 |
A
second brick facility was constructed and the Church was renamed Hinton Memorial Methodist Church after receiving a large
endowment from the Hinton family |
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| 1987 |
The Congregation celebrated 150 years of ministry and mission in Dacula |
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| 1993 |
The Church entered into the N. Georgia conference Church Redevelopment program |
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| 1995 |
On October 23rd, the name was changed from Hinton Memorial Methodist to The First United Methodist
Church of Dacula |
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| 1999 |
On
May 23rd the new building was consecrated, and the first Service was held at our present location -- 2655 Fence
Road! | |
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