MAJORVILLE CHURCH and CEMETERY, HANCOCK COUNTY ILLINOIS, 1999 PHOTOGRAPHS

Majorville Church and Cemetery
Hancock Township, Hancock County, Illinois
1999

Located in the northwest quarter of the northwest quarter of section 2 in Hancock Township. Pictured is the second structure, dedicated on August 16, 1901. Originally known as the Hancock Church, members changed it to the Majorville M. E. Church to honor Major John Williams, the person recognized as the greatest benefactor. The Major, his second wife, Letitia, and several descendants lie in the peaceful cemetery awaiting Judgement Day.

Whispering Hope

A photograph of Majorville Church from the southwest. Just as the sun was setting on this day, so was the life of this beloved structure drawing to a close.

A panoramic photograph of the north side of Majorville Church, including some of the gravestones.

A close-up photograph of one of the two plaques installed in 1935 in new brick pillars on the west (entrance) side of the church.

One of two plaques installed in new, decorative pillars, 1935

A panoramic photograph of the graveyard, facing north.

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