Dale Church – Centerville, IA
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member wildernessmama
N 40° 45.856 W 092° 51.484
15T E 511979 N 4512598
Dale Baptist Church was built in 1882 as a schoolhouse but was later redesigned for liturgical use.
Waymark Code: WMMZX3
Location: Iowa, United States
Date Posted: 11/29/2014
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Dorcadion Team
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A welcome sign extends a greeting to those who pass this rural church. The white frame building has a small open bell tower and clear windows. The pews are original, and a side room extends from the left of the altar. A cemetery lies in the north yard.

Dale Baptist Church was built in 1882 as a schoolhouse but was later redesigned for liturgical use. Money was raised by the Ladies Aid Society which held chicken dinners and ice cream socials. The church was renovated again in 1985 and now holds regular worship services. Worship is Sunday mornings at 10:45.
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1882

Age of Church building determined by?: Other reliable source

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: 10:45 AM

Street address of Church:
1110 W. Ontario
Centerville, IA USA


If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Not listed

If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: 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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