Center Township in Aurora in Dearborn County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Aurora First United Methodist Church
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 29, 2023
1. Aurora First United Methodist Church Marker
Present building constructed 1853
National Register of Historic Places 1994
Plaque in memory of Kenneth Pitts
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1816.
Location. 39° 3.329′ N, 84° 54.044′ W. Marker is in Aurora, Indiana, in Dearborn County. It is in Center Township. Marker is on 3rd Street west of Main Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 304 3rd St, Aurora IN 47001, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Dr. Sutton's Office (within shouting distance of this marker); First Presbyterian Church of Aurora (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hillforest (about 700 feet away); Steamboat Clinton (about 700 feet away); History of the Aurora Ferry Co., Inc. (approx. 0.2 miles away); Mary A. Stratton Park (approx. 0.2 miles away); George Street Bridge (approx. 0.2 miles away); Levi Stevens House (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Aurora.
Regarding Aurora First United Methodist Church. Excerpt from the National Register nomination:
…It is believed that the building was most probably designed and built by a local architect, William Allen. Also important is the church's connection with many prominent individuals and families who were instrumental in Aurora's and southeastern Indiana's growth and development.
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The current gable front Greek Revival Methodist Episcopal Church was constructed between 1855 and 1862 at a cost of $7,828.47. This is the third church building to serve the Aurora Methodist Episcopal congregation, which was established in 1816.
Also see . . .
1. Aurora Methodist Episcopal Church. National Register nomination (PDF) and photographs (separate PDF) submitted for the church. (National Park Service) (Submitted on May 6, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
2. About Us. In the spring of 1816, two years before Aurora was platted, a Methodist Episcopal class was formed with seven members. (First United Methodist Church of Aurora) (Submitted on May 6, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 29, 2023
2. Aurora First United Methodist Church Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 6, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 6, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 53 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 6, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
