Medina in Medina County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Saint Paul’s Episcopal Church
Photographed By J. J. Prats, April 7, 2019
1. Saint Paul’s Episcopal Church Marker
On March 11, 1817, Rev. Roger Searle of Connecticut met with a
group of settlers at the home of Zenas Hamilton in Medina Township
and founded St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. On April 10, 1817, the
congregants cleared land near Weymouth and built a log church,
which served as a school, place of worship for other denominations,
and meeting house. The congregation eventually moved to Medina
to serve the village’s growing population. Around 1883, noted
Detroit architect Gordon W. Lloyd designed a new church in the
Victorian Gothic style, thereafter described as “incomparably the
finest Episcopal church in any country town at the time.” The first
service was held on December 19, 1884. St. Paul’s was listed on
the National Register of Historic Places in 1982 and is the oldest
congregation in Medina County still in existence.Erected 2017 by the congregation of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church and The Ohio History Connection. (Marker Number 9-52.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture
Photographed By J. J. Prats, April 7, 2019
2. Saint Paul’s Episcopal Church and Marker
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Location. 41° 8.355′ N, 81° 51.591′ W. Marker is in Medina, Ohio, in Medina County. Marker is on East Liberty Street (Ohio Route 3) east of South Jefferson Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 317 E Liberty St, Medina OH 44256, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. First Congregational Church of Medina (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Medina County Courthouse (about 700 feet away); The Court House (about 700 feet away); Public Square Park (approx. 0.2 miles away); Canfield Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); Medina Town Hall & Engine House (approx. 0.2 miles away); American House Hotel (approx. 0.2 miles away); Phoenix Block (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Medina.
Photographed By J. J. Prats, April 7, 2019
3. Saint Paul’s Episcopal Church, Medina Ohio
Credits. This page was last revised on June 3, 2019. It was originally submitted on June 3, 2019, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 86 times since then and 4 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 3, 2019, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.
