Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church - Ephrata, PA - This Old Church on Waymarking.com

Taken from the website, "Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church began life in New Ephrata, Pennsylvania on February 13, 1852. Members of the Lutheran and German Reformed Friedens Church resolved to erect a Union Church on Apple Street to serve both congregations and were known as Friedens Union Church. The facility was used by both congregations, but on alternating Sundays.

As time passed and both churches grew, the single facility became too small. A Board of Appraisers evaluated the property and an offer of $600.00 was made by the Reformed congregation and accepted by the Lutheran congregation to purchase the existing property. Ground was purchased on Main Street for a new Lutheran Church and excavation began in late November 1901. The new facility was dedicated September 7, 1902."

1331 W Main St, Ephrata, PA 17522

Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 09/07/1902 Age of Church building determined by?: Church website If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Lutheran If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: From: 9:30 AM To: 11:45 AM If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Sunday Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: 9:30 AM Street address of Church: 1331 West Main Street, Ephrata, PA, USA Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link] Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed

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