Alan Dupree donated the lot located at what was then the corner of Pigeon Roost and Sandidge Road for the first Methodist Church in Olive Branch.
Rev. Sam Watson, an early settler of Olive Branch, was appointed as the first minister of the First Methodist Church in Olive Branch
1890:
A new lot on Pigeon Roost next to the Baptist Church was purchased for the growing congregation.
1895:
A white frame church marked by a tall steeple and bell tower was completed which became the home for the First Methodist Church in Olive Branch.
1928:
The old frame structure was replaced with a new brick structure which remains to this day.
The name was changed to Maples Memorial Methodist Church in memory of Dr. C.L. Maples.
1968:
The United Methodist Church came into being, and Maples joined to become Maples Memorial United Methodist Church.
1980:
Land was purchased on Goodman Road to accommodate the continued growth. This location is Maples current location.
1981:
A free standing bell tower was erected to house the long-lost bell from the 1895 building.
1990:
Maples Memorial celebrated 150 years of ministry in the Olive Branch area.
August 22, 1993:
Ground was broken on the Goodman Road property for a temporary worship center and educational space.
December 11, 1994:
The new facility on Goodman Road was consecrated on December 11.
1999:
The new sanctuary was completed and that wing of the building opened. A metal cross was placed within the concrete foundation of the sanctuary, so that Jesus would always be the church's foundation.
With the increased space, Maples began to provide a home for many community organizations like, Boy Scouts, Al Anon, and T.O.P.S, and the YMCA.