Altland's Meetinghouse, York County, Pennsylvania
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deano1943
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Altland's Meetinghouse and Cemetery is located along Meeting House Road, in Paradise Township, York County, Pennsylvania.
Waymark Code: WM8CT6
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 03/13/2010
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This German Baptist or Dunkers congregation constructed Altland's Meetinghouse in 1853. In 1880, it was blown down by a high wind storm, but was Immediately rebuilt.
Services were conducted in both English and German languages. Preachers who conducted services in early years were Daniel Altland, William Werley, Hezekiah Cook, John Raffensberger and Emanuel Gochenour.
The cemetery dates back as early as 1775 - 1783.
This meetinghouse and cemetery are still used today.
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 07/23/1853
Age of Church building determined by?: Other reliable source
If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Baptist
Street address of Church:
Meeting House Road
Thomasville, Pa USA
17315
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
Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: Not Listed
Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed
Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed
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