Moraine in Montgomery County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Zion Memorial Church
On Old Dixie Highway
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, June 20, 2017
1. Zion Memorial Church Marker
Inscription.
Zion Memorial Church. On Old Dixie Highway. The first church in Moraine was Zion Memorial Church of Christ established in 1820. The first church was built of logs with a stone foundation. The cemetery also was started at this time. Between 1820 and 1826 the first ministers were circuit riders on horseback. The congregation erected a two story brick building dedicated in May 1860. In 1886 and again in 1933 the church survived tornado damage to the roof, steeple and structure. . This historical marker was erected in 2015 by the City of Moraine. It is in Moraine in Montgomery County Ohio
The first church in Moraine was Zion Memorial Church of Christ established in 1820. The first church was built of logs with a stone foundation. The cemetery also was started at this time. Between 1820 and 1826 the first ministers were circuit riders on horseback. The congregation erected a two story brick building dedicated in May 1860. In 1886 and again in 1933 the church survived tornado damage to the roof, steeple and structure.
Location. 39° 41.639′ N, 84° 12.726′ W. Marker is in Moraine, Ohio, in Montgomery County. Marker is on Old Dixie Highway (U.S. 25) near Stroop Rd., on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4000 S Dixie Dr,, Dayton OH 45439, United States of America. Touch for directions.
looking towards the church, from the curb of Dixie Highway
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, June 20, 2017
4. Zion Memorial Church Marker
the Church sign
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, June 20, 2017
5. Zion Memorial Church Marker
carving above church door
Credits. This page was last revised on November 21, 2017. It was originally submitted on June 22, 2017, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. This page has been viewed 325 times since then and 57 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on June 22, 2017, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.