Wellington in Lorain County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

First Congregational Church

National Register of Historic Places

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 20, 2021

1. First Congregational Church Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

This property has been
placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1878.

Location. 41° 9.988′ N, 82° 13.068′ W. Marker is in Wellington, Ohio, in Lorain County. Marker can be reached from South Main Street (Ohio Route 58) just north of Magyar Street, on the right when traveling south. Marker is mounted directly on the southeast corner of the church, just to the left of the east entrance, facing South Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 140 South Main Street, Wellington OH 44090, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Vietnam Veterans Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Spirit of ’76 (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); First United Methodist Church (about 500 feet away); Archibald M. Willard (about 600 feet away); Wellington Town Hall (about 600 feet away); Wells Building

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 20, 2021

2. First Congregational Church Marker

(marker is mounted near southeast corner • just to the left of the east entrance)

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(about 700 feet away); Wellington, Ohio Established 1818 (about 700 feet away); Herrick Memorial Library (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wellington.

Regarding First Congregational Church. Contributing property, Wellington Center Historic District, National Register of Historic Places #74001556.

Also see . . . A History of the First Congregational Church of Wellington, Ohio.

The present beautiful edifice was erected in 1878-9, Rev. Thos. Beecher preaching the dedication sermon April 3rd, 1879. It is the finest and best arranged church edifice in the county, and outside the large cities, one of the very best in the state. It has an excellent auditorium, semi-circular seats and radiating aisles, seating 500 on the floor and 300 in the gallery.

(Submitted on January 30, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

First Congregational Church Cornerstone image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 20, 2021

3. First Congregational Church Cornerstone

(southeast corner of building • marker visible above cornerstone)
First Congregational Church
Erected 1878
Burned Feb. 9, 1895
Rebuilt 1895

First Congregational Church (<i>east/front elevation</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 20, 2021

4. First Congregational Church (east/front elevation)

First Congregational Church (<i>northeast elevation</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 20, 2021

5. First Congregational Church (northeast elevation)

First Congregational Church (<i>southeast elevation</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 20, 2021

6. First Congregational Church (southeast elevation)

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 30, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 98 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on January 30, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.