Absecon United Methodist Church - Absecon, NJ
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member jiggs11
N 39° 25.991 W 074° 30.007
18S E 543020 N 4364968
Marker recounting the history of the nearby United Methodist Church, built in 1829.
Waymark Code: WM109YZ
Location: New Jersey, United States
Date Posted: 03/29/2019
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member wayfrog
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Well-maintained UM church located in Absecon. The church was completed in 1829, and rebuilt using brick in 1856. The remodeling consisted of the porch, columns, the belfry and the narthex.

The church maintains an active congregation. The grounds continue to expand, with the addition of the Great Hall in 2002.

A full history may be found here: (visit link)

The church is located at 100 Pitney Road in Absecon.
Marker Name: Absecon United Methodist Church

Marker Type: Local? Unofficial

Marker text:
Absecon United Methodist Church Incorporated in 1823 From Classes Started in 1796. Building dedicated 1829 Rebuilt in 1856.


Dedication Date: 01/01/1978

City: Absecon

County: Atlantic

Group responsible for placement: County of Atlantic

Web Link: [Web Link]

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