Zion United Church - Armstrong, BC
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N 50° 26.897 W 119° 11.376
11U E 344548 N 5590765
Initially a Presbyterian church, this wood frame building was the second church built in the town of Armstrong, with services being held for the first time on January 2nd, 1902. In 1925, with Canada wide church union, it became a United Church.
Waymark Code: WMMBQQ
Location: British Columbia, Canada
Date Posted: 08/27/2014
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Outspoken1
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Zion Looking Back...

A.L. Fortune, a prominent member of the Overlander Party of 1862, laid the cornerstone for the Zion Presbyterian Church in 1901. This landmark building was constructed in the gothic style, with the lancet arc shapes in the windows and an open bell tower.

January 2. 1902 - first official service held in the completed building.

Church bell was imported from Belgium.

Lounge area at the back was constructed just prior to WW1.

South gable displays a wooden wagon—wheel motif.

June 10. 1925 - building became the Zion United Church when the local Methodist and Presbyterian congregations joined as part of the Canada wide union.

1953 - the adjacent Church Hall was constructed.

1925 to 2002 - 14 ministers have served the congregation, including two women.
From the plaque
Group that erected the marker: City of Armstrong

URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: [Web Link]

Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
2315 Pleasant Valley Boulevard
Armstrong, BC Canada
V0E 1B1
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