Burton in Geauga County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Burton Congregational Church

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, August 31, 2018

1. Burton Congregational Church Marker

Inscription. The Burton Congregational Church was organized in 1808 and met in several nearby locations before this present building was erected in 1836 at a cost of $4,000. It was originally located within the park directly opposite where it stands today, but was moved to its present location in 1850. The steeple, rising 104 feet from the ground, crowned the roof in 1875. The church building was frequently used as a public hall and for many years was also used as the main hall for the Agricultural Fair, the forerunner of the Great Geauga County Fair. A former architect referred to the church as "Steamboat Gothic" because of its unusual appearance, but to its membership and friends it is just a beautiful place to worship God.

Erected 2009 by Burton Congregational Church and The Ohio Historical Society. (Marker Number 10-28.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Churches & Religion. In addition, it is included in the Ohio Historical Society / The Ohio History Connection series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1808.

Location. 41° 28.344′ N, 81° 8.738′ W. Marker is in Burton, Ohio, in Geauga County. Marker is at the intersection of Spring Street and West Park Avenue, on the right

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when traveling east on Spring Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Burton OH 44021, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Civil War Cannon (a few steps from this marker); Burton, Ohio-First Permanent Settlement in Geauga County / The Village Green (a few steps from this marker); Burton War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); In Commemoration of Rev. Joseph Badger (within shouting distance of this marker); Erected to the Memory of the Soldiers of the American Revolution (within shouting distance of this marker); The Second High School / The Burton Public Library (within shouting distance of this marker); Century Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Under This Penstock Base (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Burton.

Also see . . . Burton Congregational Church. (Submitted on September 1, 2018, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, August 31, 2018

2. Burton Congregational Church Marker

Photographed By Craig Doda, January 19, 2020

3. Burton Congregational Church Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 24, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 1, 2018, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 173 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 1, 2018, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 3. submitted on January 3, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio.