Warsaw in Kosciusko County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Methodism in Warsaw
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 22, 2021
1. Methodism in Warsaw Marker
Methodism in Warsaw dates from 1838 when Rev. Richard Hargrave preached in a tamarack pole cabin located at the S.E. Cor. of Center & Hickory Sts. It was followed by a mission, with Rev. Thomas P. Owen, Missionary-in-charge, which for several years met in the homes of members.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1838.
Location. 41° 14.234′ N, 85° 51.313′ W. Marker is in Warsaw, Indiana, in Kosciusko County. Marker is at the intersection of East Market Street and South Indiana Street, on the right when traveling west on East Market Street. Marker is mounted above the cornerstone at the southwest corner of the First United Methodist Church, facing East Market Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 179 South Indiana Street, Warsaw IN 46580, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Kosciusko County Jail (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Kosciusko County Civil War Memorial (about 600 feet away); Indiana’s Glacier Lakes (about 700 feet away); Kosciusko County War Memorial
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Also see . . . First United Methodist Church of Warsaw.
The church traces its heritage back to 1838 when Reverend Richard Hargrave preached the first Methodist sermon in Warsaw. In 1915, the current building, a domed brick church, was built. In 1968 Methodists voted to join with the Evangelical United Brethren Church forming the United Methodist Church. Fifty-six different senior pastors and fifteen associate pastors have served First United Methodist Church.(Submitted on April 11, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 22, 2021
2. Methodism in Warsaw Marker
Marker is mounted above the cornerstone at the southwest corner of the First United Methodist Church.
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 22, 2021
3. First United Methodist Church
The marker visible at left/west corner, above the cornerstone.
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 22, 2021
4. First United Methodist Church
Credits. This page was last revised on April 12, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 11, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 84 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 11, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
