Lebanon in Warren County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
United Methodist Church
Photographed by Craig Doda, June 2, 2022
1. United Methodist Church Marker
Side A
On August 9, 1798 the Reverend John Kobler conducted Lebanon's first Methodist service in Ichabod Corwin's log cabin. The first Methodist Society organized in a house on Main St. in 1805. It had only 4 members. By 1811, services were held at a red painted cotton spinning factory on Mulberry St. known as the "The Red Church".
Side B
A one story church was built on this spot in 1813. Bishops Asbury and McKendree came here in 1815 for the Ohio Annual Conference. A two story church was constructed here in 1837. In 1863 this church, with its multi- colored diamond patterned stained glass windows, was erected. In 1969, the current sanctuary was built.
Erected by Rotary International.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Rotary International series list. A significant historical date for this entry is August 9, 1798.
Location. 39° 26.125′ N, 84° 12.327′ W. Marker is in Lebanon, Ohio, in Warren County. It is on E. Silver Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area:
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Regionally, this marker is in Greater Cincinnati and in the Miami Valley. It is also in the American Midwest and in the Corn Belt. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, and the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Mary Ann Klingling Home (within shouting distance of this marker); General O. M. Mitchel (within shouting distance of this marker); Blair House (within shouting distance of this marker); Nixon-Brant House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Lewis House (about 400 feet away); I.O.O.F. Temple (about 500 feet away); Lebanon Presbyterian Church (about 500 feet away); Quinn Building (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lebanon.
Photographed by Craig Doda, June 2, 2022
2. United Methodist Church Marker
Photographed by Craig Doda, June 2, 2022
3. United Methodist Church Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 28, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 20, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 299 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 20, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
