Methodists living in the area of Mooreville were gathering for worship services as early as 1866. The following year, the
Reverend Howell L. Taylor assisted the group in formally establishing a Methodist Church congregation. Named the Moorevill
Methodist Episcopal Church, South, the congregation had eighteen charter members. Early worship services were held two miles
southeast of the current site on George W. Bowman's farm.
By 1874 the congregation had competed its first church structure. Built on land donated by Edward G. Hanrick, it was located
two miles North. Services were held there until 1882, when the congregation built its second sanctuary at the current site
upon land donated by Edward McCullough.
In 1912, the congregation constructed its third and present worship building. The appearance of the wood-frame structure
is electic, as its architectural elements reflect a variety of styles. Prominent features include a Queen Ann style shingled
bell tower, bungalow style skirt wall foundation and bracketing, and beaux arts style arched windows.
The Historic church congregation has played an important role in the community's religious history.
