Monclova Country Church - Maumee, Ohio
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N 41° 34.369 W 083° 38.297
17T E 280039 N 4605710
Monclova Country Church - Originally constructed to house the United Brethren congregation, it served a rural population for many years. Its Gothic architectural features were common in the late Victorian period and have remained unchanged over the years.
Waymark Code: WM5ERK
Location: Ohio, United States
Date Posted: 12/29/2008
Views: 5
Originally built for the Radical United Brethren congregation in Monclova, the church was moved to the complex in 1985. "Simple, stately elegance" describes our county chapel well. The wood-framed structure has very understated Gothic Revival details. The church qualifies as a vernacular ("homespun") landmark. The original belfry, with its Gothic swept roof, was destroyed in a fire and replaced by a simple, straightforward bell tower.
Milton Wright, father of the famous flying brothers, Orville and Wilbur Wright, and founder of the Radical United Brethren Church, served as the original congregation's bishop. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Ahl purchased the building and eventually donated it to the Maumee Valley Historical Society. It was bisected and moved to its present site in the fall of 1985
Many weddings take place throughout the year at the rustic
church, which can accommodate up to 100 people.
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 05/08/1901
Age of Church building determined by?: Historical Society
If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: United Brethren
Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: 12:00 AM
Street address of Church: 1031 River Road Maumee, Oh USA 43537
Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed
If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Not listed
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