Duke Memorial United Methodist Church - Durham, NC
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N 35° 59.830 W 078° 54.550
17S E 688461 N 3985655
Duke Memorial Church was founded in 1885. Construction on the current sanctuary was begun in 1907 and completed in 1908.
Waymark Code: WMJ4J0
Location: North Carolina, United States
Date Posted: 09/22/2013
Published By:Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
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The church was originally called Trinity Methodist Church. When they built the current sanctuary, it was named Memorial Methodist Church. In 1925, the name was again changed to honor one of it's founders, Washington Duke. Duke Memorial was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1985.
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1907

Age of Church building determined by?: Cornerstone or plaque

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: 10:55 AM

Street address of Church:
504 W. Chapel Hill Street
Durham, NC United States
27701


Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]

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

Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed

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