Springfield First United Methodist Church, Livingston Parish, Louisiana
File prepared by D.N. Pardue



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From the book entitled "The Free State - A History and Place-Names Study
of Livingston Parish" by the members of the Livingston Parish American
Revolution Bicentennial Committee in cooperation with the Livingston 
Parish Police Jury and the Louisiana American Revolution Bicentennial
Commission, 1976.  Reprinted by permission.  Dedicated to the memory of
Reuben Cooper and Raymond Riggs.

SPRINGFIELD FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH existed as a mission as far

back as 1880, when it was a part of the Livingston Mission, Woodville

District, Mississippi Conference.  It was organized into a church on 

June 14, 1883.

     The original building was located near the Springfield cemetery,

but it is unclear as to what happened to the building.  The second

location was near where the home of Mrs. Annie L. Rownd now stands,

but a 1922 hurricane destroyed the sanctuary.

     It was then moved to lots donated by the Knights of Honor, Lots

3, 4, and 5 of Square 17.  The transaction is recorded in Livingston

Parish Conveyance Book 37, page 278.

     Some 42 pastors, beginning with the Rev. E.F. Edgar, have served

since the church was organized.  The present building was consecrated

in June, 1966 and a new parsonage was completed in May, 1969.  Four

new Sunday School rooms were added to the old educational building in 

1975. -- Aubra Fontenot and Calvin C. Fayard

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