Time Line:
Here is a short synopsis of the history of Drakes United Methodist Church.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| April 20, 1858 | Four Acre lot donated by Dr. Oscar Hamilton and his wife, Sigismunda. |
| May, 1858 | House of Worship constructed from logs cut from lot. Building named Drakes Chapel. |
| 1867-1869 | Building burns down after a stove used for heating is left on after school. |
| October 1890 | New building project started. |
| April 4, 1891 | New one-room building completed. |
| August 1891 | Building dedicated. |
| Sept. 11, 1951 | Starts construction on a new sanctuary, while the old portion was dedicated to education. |
| June 13, 1952 | Construction complete and dedicated. |
| 1973 | New education wing built with four classrooms and a fellowship hall built. |
| April 1979 | The Great Easter Flood of '79 destroys the church. |
| Oct. 7, 1979 | New church bulding dedicated. |
| March 2017 | Seals, joists and flooring replaced in the original portion of the building because of termite damage. |