First United Methodist Church - Henderson, KY
N 37° 50.441 W 087° 35.283
16S E 448259 N 4188301
Old church building with even older church history
Waymark Code: WMNT71
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 04/29/2015
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First United Methodist Church was built in Henderson, KY in 1914. It was a rebuild of a church that was destroyed by a tornado, which had been built in 1850.
The Methodists of the community began meeting together as early as 1805 with the first church organizing in 1826 in Central Park. The first church building was erected in 1840 at the corner of Washington and Elm. They bought land from Henderson's native son, John James Audubon, and built in the currently location in 1850.
The church is built in a classic style and is located at the corner of Green St and 3rd St.
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1914
Age of Church building determined by?: Cornerstone or plaque
If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Methodist
If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Tuesday
Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: 8:30 AM
Street address of Church: 338 Third St Henderson, KY USA 42420
Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed
Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed
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