China Grove Methodist Church
China Grove Methodist Church is located Northeast of Tylertown, MS in Walthall County.
It was the home church of the Lewis and Lampton families. The property was deeded in
1836 and construction started in 1854 and was finished in 1861. It is built of heart pine,
and has 80 feet long sills, with large wooden pegs and square nails, used in the
construction of the pews. It and originally had a slave gallery. It was proceeded by a
large church that was built in 1822. The China Grove Methodist Church was accepted
into the National Register of Historical places in 1984. The period of significance is listed
as 1850-1874.
THESE EPITAPHS WERE COPIED FROM HEADSTONES IN THE OLD CHINA GROVE
METHODIST CHURCH CEMETERY:
1. Gone to be an angel!
2. Weep not father and mother for me, For I am waiting in heaven for thee.
3. We have parted, but not forever, But we have said our last farewell, til we meet you
dearest Luke, Where there is no farewell.
4. Sleep on dear father, And take thy rest, God called you home. He thought it best.
5. Remember friend, as you pass by, As you are now, so once was I, As I am now, so
you will be, Prepare for death, and follow me.
6. Death is but a path That must be trod, If man is ever to pass to God.
7. He was faithful and true to his trust.
The church is maintained by Tylertown United Methodist Church.
