Taylors Falls in Chisago County, Minnesota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Taylors Falls United Methodist Church
— United Methodist Church Registered Historic Site No. 476 —
Photographed By Keith L, June 11, 2011
1. Taylors Falls United Methodist Church Marker
Inscription.
Taylors Falls United Methodist Church. . This is the oldest Methodist Church building in continuous use in Minnesota. Methodist circuit riders of the Sunrise Mission served the Taylors Falls area 1852-59. On March 27, 1859, the Rev. Sias Bolles organized the Taylors Falls Methodist Episcopal Church with 35 members. Services were held in the Town House School as the church was erected 1860-61. It was dedicated January 1, 1862 by the Rev. Cyrus Brooks, Presiding Elder. The church served as an enlisting site for those who went off to the Civil War. In 1934 it was named by the Historic American Building Survey "as possessing exceptional historic architectural interest worthy of careful preservation". The building was designated on the State and National Registers of Historic Places (1972) and as a Taylors Falls Heritage Preservation site (2005).
This is the oldest Methodist Church building in continuous use in Minnesota. Methodist circuit riders of the Sunrise Mission served the Taylors Falls area 1852-59. On March 27, 1859, the Rev. Sias Bolles organized the Taylors Falls Methodist Episcopal Church with 35 members. Services were held in the Town House School as the church was erected 1860-61. It was dedicated January 1, 1862 by the Rev. Cyrus Brooks, Presiding Elder. The church served as an enlisting site for those who went off to the Civil War. In 1934 it was named by the Historic American Building Survey "as possessing exceptional historic architectural interest worthy of careful preservation". The building was designated on the State and National Registers of Historic Places (1972) and as a Taylors Falls Heritage Preservation site (2005).
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. In addition, it is included in the United Methodist Church Historic Sites series list. A significant historical date for this entry is January 1, 1846.
Location. 45° 24.032′ N, 92° 39.299′ W. Marker is in Taylors Falls, Minnesota, in Chisago County. Marker is at the intersection of West Government Street and Basil Street, on the right when traveling west on West Government Street. Marker is attached to the church
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at the front left. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 290 West Government Street, Taylors Falls MN 55084, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Additional keywords. Angel's Hill Historic District NRHP #72000675
Photographed By Keith L, June 11, 2011
2. Taylors Falls United Methodist Church and Marker
Photographed By Keith L, June 11, 2011
3. Taylors Falls United Methodist Church
Photographed By Keith L, June 11, 2011
4. Taylors Falls United Methodist Church
Credits. This page was last revised on August 19, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 13, 2011, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 1,082 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 13, 2011, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin.