Manchester in Adams County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Joseph Moore

1754—1824

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, August 27, 2021

1. Joseph Moore Marker

Inscription.
A local preacher organized a Methodist Society in 1797 at his home on the Scioto Brush Creek north of the village of Blue Creek in Adams County in the Northwest Territory.

In August 1800 the Society built a log church on a site provided by Mr. Moore. It was the first Methodist Church building in the Northwest Territory. Moore’s Memorial Chapel named in honor of the founder, preacher and benefactor, now occupies the same site.
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Joseph and Rebecca Moorehis wife, were interred on a knoll at the Moore farm near Kimble’s Landing on the Ohio River, Sprigg Township, Adams County, Ohio.
————In June 1962 the earthly remains of this local preacher and his family were removed to this consecrated place for proper and perpetual care.
————The service and devotion of Christian pioneers laid the foundations of the State of Ohio
[top of marker] ”Go ye into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature” MARK 16:15
[bottom of marker] ”For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them” MATT. 18:20

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Churches & Religion • Settlements & Settlers • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1797.

Location. 38° 41.653′ N, 83° 35.825′ W. Marker is in Manchester, Ohio, in Adams County. Marker can be reached from East 8th Street, 0.2 miles east of Cemetery Street, on the right when traveling east. Marker and grave site are located near the southeast corner of Manchester Odd Fellows Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Manchester OH 45144, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Jeremiah Ellis (a few steps from this marker); Massie’s Station (approx. 0.3 miles away); Manchester (approx. 0.8 miles away); Manchester, Ohio (approx. 0.9 miles away); Buckeye Station (approx. 3.4 miles away); The Bentonville Anti-Horse Thief Society (approx. 4 miles away); Cabin Creek Bridge / Covered Bridges (approx. 6 miles away in Kentucky); Lafferty Funeral Collection (approx. 7.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manchester.

Also see . . .
1. Rev Joseph E. Moore. Find A Grave website entry:
Joseph served in the Revolutionary War (there is some evidence he may have held the rank of Colonel). He then became a lay minister for the Methodist movement.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, August 27, 2021

2. Joseph Moore Marker

(looking north • Joseph Moore headstone visible on left)

Joseph married Rebecca Foster. Joseph and Rebecca were wed in Bucks County, Pennsylvania in the year 1773. They had eleven children; seven sons and four daughters. (Submitted on November 8, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

2. Moore's Memorial Chapel.
2523 Township Highway, Blue Creek, Ohio 45616
The present structure is located on the original site of the first Methodist Church built in Ohio and the old Northwest Territory. The original church building was erected in August of 1800. (Submitted on November 8, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

Rebecca & Joseph Moore Headstones image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, August 27, 2021

3. Rebecca & Joseph Moore Headstones

(looking east • marker visible on right)

Rebecca Moore Headstone image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, August 27, 2021

4. Rebecca Moore Headstone

Sacred to the memory of Rebecca, consort of Rev Joseph Moore who departed this life Aug 21st 1838 in the 79th year of her age.

Joseph Moore Headstone image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, August 27, 2021

5. Joseph Moore Headstone

Sacred to the memory of Joseph Moore a Preacher of the Gospel who departed this life Nov 9th AD 1824 aged 70 years and 5 months.

Credits. This page was last revised on March 4, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 8, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 344 times since then and 83 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on November 8, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.