Methodist Church in Cades Cove
The Cades Cove congregation began modestly meeting in a log structure with a fire pit and a
dirt floor.  As change came rather slowly in the Smokies, it took 62 years to get a new building.
In 1902 carpenter/pastor John D. McCampbell built the pretty white frame structure which became
the Cades Cove Methodist Church.  The buildings two front door design was common in the
1800's.  Generally a two front door design allowed men to enter and sit on one side of the chapel
and women and children on the other.  Some churches had a divider in the middle but this
congregation was more relaxed and sat where they pleased.