Cambridge in Guernsey County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

The First Methodist Church

Photographed by J. J. Prats, May 15, 2007

1. The First Methodist Church Marker

Inscription. Here the first Methodist Church was organized, 1808, in the home of Thomas Sarchet, leader of the original settlers from the Island of Guersey.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Religion & Religious Structures • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1808.

Location. 40° 1.494′ N, 81° 35.496′ W. Marker is in Cambridge, Ohio, in Guernsey County. It is at the intersection of Wheeling Avenue and 7th Street, on the right when traveling west on Wheeling Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 703 Wheeling Avenue, Cambridge OH 43725, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American Midwest,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

and the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Cambridge (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Tingle Tavern (about 300 feet away); Robert T. Secrest (about 400 feet away); Guernsey Civil War Memorial (about 500 feet away); Representatives in the United States Congress who Were Residents of Guernsey County (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cambridge.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Guernsey County Vietnam Memorial (was about 400 feet away but has been permanently removed).

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The Broom Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. J. Prats, May 15, 2007

2. The Broom Building

Marker is to the left of the entrance to 703 Wheeling Avenue in this Itialianate style building that once housed a college, built circa 1892.

Dedication plaque on the left side of the front door image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Doda, October 21, 2022

3. Dedication plaque on the left side of the front door

Credits. This page was last revised on October 28, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 26, 2007, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,479 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 26, 2007, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 3. submitted on October 28, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio.