The Oak Grove United Methodist Church wayside marker is on the walking trail near the parking area of the Civil War Trust’s Reams Station Battlefield. (map)
The Battle of Reams Station
Oak Grove United Methodist Church
In front of you is second location where the original church building stood after the Civil War. The first location was east of here and across the Civil War-era Halifax Road (now Acorn Drive). It was built around 1820 and first known as Hubbard’s Meeting House; the church’s name was changed to Oak Grove Methodist Church before the war.
Caught between two armies during the Battle of Reams Station, the little church served as a hospital for Union troops until they could be removed to their own lines. During the battle, the church received extensive damage. Parishioners filed a claim for damages with the federal government and received $750 which they used to move the damaged building across the road to this location.
Here, after a second story was added, the building served as a general store for many years. Meanwhile the parishioners built a new church where this one used to stand. It is still active today.
From the caption to the background photos:
After the Civil War, the Oak Grove United Methodist Church was moved and second story added (above), then a new church was rebuilt at the site of the original (background).
