Blowing Rock in Watauga County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Blowing Rock Methodist Church

ca. 1901

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 30, 2022

1. Blowing Rock Methodist Church Marker

Inscription. Built of native timber and stone, the church is the oldest religious structure on Main Street. The original 24 pews, each 11 feet long, are still in use. The exact dimensions of the structure were selected to achieve optimal interior acoustics. Stained glass windows were added in 1963 and 1991.

Erected by Blowing Rock Historical Society • Blowing Rock Art and History Museum.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1901.

Location. 36° 7.762′ N, 81° 40.76′ W. Marker is in Blowing Rock, North Carolina, in Watauga County. Marker is on Main Street (Business U.S. 321) south of Globe Road, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1314 Main St, Blowing Rock NC 28605, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Springhaven Inn (within shouting distance of this marker); Edgewood Cottage (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Edgewood Cottage (about 300 feet away); Blowing Rock Art & History Museum (about 400 feet away); St. Mary of the Hills Episcopal Church (about 500 feet away); Rumple Memorial Presbyterian Church

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(about 500 feet away); Schenck House (about 600 feet away); Home of Dr. and Mrs. Charles Carter (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Blowing Rock.

Also see . . . Dr. Hal Warlick's History of BRMC (PDF). This 35-page church history, written for the church's 100th anniversary, has been updated through 2010. (Blowing Rock Methodist Church) (Submitted on November 17, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 30, 2022

2. Blowing Rock Methodist Church Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 17, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 16, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 82 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 16, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

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