Philipsburg in Granite County, Montana — The American West (Mountains)

St. Paul's Methodist Episcopal Church

Philipsburg Historic District

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 6, 2022

1. St. Paul's Methodist Episcopal Church Marker

Inscription. The cornerstone for St. Paul’s Methodist Episcopal Church was laid in 1887. Dedicated September 15, 1890, this modest but rather sophisticated structure was one of Philipsburg’s early churches. Choice of brick and prolonged construction reveal the generosity and persistence of its congregation. The original building with its furnishings cost a total of $3,589.94. When lightning destroyed the bell tower, an entry vestibule and new tower were later constructed in conjunction with the addition west of the sanctuary.

Erected by Montana Historical Society.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Buildings • Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Montana National Register Sign Program series list.

Location. 46° 20.034′ N, 113° 17.647′ W. Marker is in Philipsburg, Montana, in Granite County. It is at the intersection of West Kearney Street and North Sansome Street, on the right when traveling west on West Kearney Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 103 West Kearney

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Street, Philipsburg MT 59858, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in andspecifically outhwest Montana, in Gold West Country, in Mining Country. It is also in the American Mountain West

and in the Lewis & Clark Corridor.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Rocky Mountains,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once Rupert’s Land

and also the Louisiana Purchase.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: 102 West Kearney (a few steps from this marker); St. Andrew's Episcopal Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Granite County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Granite County Jail (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Patten Residence (about 300 feet away); First Presbyterian Church (about 400 feet away); J.K. Merrill and Sons Dry Goods (about 500 feet away); Masonic Temple (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philipsburg.

St. Paul's Methodist Episcopal Church and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 6, 2022

2. St. Paul's Methodist Episcopal Church and Marker

The marker is on the side of the building near the electric pole.

St. Paul's Methodist Episcopal Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 6, 2022

3. St. Paul's Methodist Episcopal Church

Credits. This page was last revised on September 5, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 5, 2022, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 170 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 5, 2022, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.