The Christian Church
Posted by: Markerman62
N 28° 34.149 W 081° 32.654
17R E 446772 N 3160373
Located at 15 S. Bluford Ave., Ocoee
Waymark Code: WM11FHW
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 10/14/2019
Views: 6
This church was built in 1891 by Gen. William T. Withers. The General died before the construction was completed, but Mrs. Withers finished the job in her husband's honor. The land was donated by Cpt. Sims. The church is Gothic architecture. The stained glass memorial windows came into Ocoee on ox-cart, after being brought from Belgium to Sanford, FL. by ship. It is the oldest Christian Church building in continual use in Florida.
Marker Number: None
Date: None
County: Orange
Marker Type: City
Sponsored or placed by: City of Ocoee
Website: Not listed
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