Mansfield United Methodist Church - Mansfield, OH
N 40° 45.505 W 082° 30.829
17T E 372219 N 4513041
For nearly two hundred years, persons have gathered at the corner of Park Avenue and Diamond Street on the Public Square in downtown Mansfield, to worship God. This is the site of the oldest religious service in Ohio.
Waymark Code: WM2RVB
Location: Ohio, United States
Date Posted: 12/15/2007
Views: 27
Oldest Religious Congregation in north-central Ohio. First Methodist Sermon preached at the "spring" in 1809 by Rev. James Copus. Services then conducted in blockhouse, 1811; in first court house, 1813; at church home of Dr. William B. James, 1814.
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1905
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: Sunday
Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: 8:30 AM
Street address of Church:
12 North Diamond Street
Mansfield, OH United States
44902
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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