Middletown in Jefferson County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

Middletown Methodist Church

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 24, 2022

1. Middletown Methodist Church Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

The spire of this Gothic Revival structure has dominated the town since William Benjamin Wood built it between 1899-1900. The stained glass windows are particularly noteworthy. Building modifications occurred three times since World War II. The building was purchased by the City of Middletown in 1993.

Listed on the National Register of Historical Places.

Erected by Historic Middletown, Inc. • City of Middletown.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1899.

Location. 38° 14.714′ N, 85° 32.366′ W. Marker is in Middletown, Kentucky, in Jefferson County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street and South Madison Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 11700 Main St, Louisville KY 40243, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Middletown Inn (within shouting distance of this marker); Milestone / Old Public Well (within shouting distance of this marker); Bank of Middletown

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Arterburn House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Benjamin Head House (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Middletown's First Gas Station (about 600 feet away); Lawrence Winchester Wetherby / Gov. Lawrence W. Wetherby (about 600 feet away); Davis Tavern (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Middletown.

Also see . . . Middletown United Methodist Church (PDF). Kentucky Historic Resources Inventory card for the church, the basis for its inclusion on the National Register as part of a larger multiple property submission. (National Archives) (Submitted on August 4, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 24, 2022

2. Middletown Methodist Church Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 4, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 4, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 118 times since then and 53 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 4, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.