Jeffersonville in Clark County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Wall Street United Methodist Church
1807
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, September 24, 2022
1. Wall Street United Methodist Church Marker
The first Methodist sermon was preached in Indiana in 1802. A Methodist circuit rider first preached in Jeffersonville in 1803.
Our congregation grew out of that circuit, which was served by Peter Cartwright in 1804. There was no regular meeting place until 1807 where, according to local tradition a society was organized in a house at this site.
Erected by Wall Street United Methodist Church.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1807.
Location. 38° 16.346′ N, 85° 44.342′ W. Marker is in Jeffersonville, Indiana, in Clark County. Marker is at the intersection of Wall Street and East Chestnut Street, on the right when traveling north on Wall Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 240 Wall St, Jeffersonville IN 47130, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Monumental Memories (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Grisamore House (about 600 feet away); a different marker also named Monumental Memories (about 700 feet away); The History of Preservation Station (about 700 feet away); Antz Cafe - circa 1930 (approx. 0.2 miles away); Steamboats and Shipyards
this page online
Also see . . .
1. The History of the Wall Street United Methodist Church. This 45-page booklet, written in 1981, traces the church's development since its beginnings in 1803. (Indiana Memory project via Charlestown-Clark County Public Library) (Submitted on September 30, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
2. Wall Street United Methodist Church (Jeffersonville, Clark County, Ind.) records. This DePauw University Libraries finding aid includes a condensed history of the church. (Submitted on September 30, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
3. Devastating Fires in Jeffersonville's History (video). Jeffersonville Fire Department firefighters and local residents recall several major fires they've seen through the years, including the Feb. 9, 1979 blaze that destroyed Wall Street United Methodist Church's pre-Civil War sanctuary. The segment on the church fire begins at the 4:58 mark. (EandJGoAway, posted Dec. 14, 2021) (Submitted on September 30, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, September 24, 2022
2. Wall Street United Methodist Church Marker
Marker is on top of the church marquee sign.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 21, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 30, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 90 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 30, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
