Lawrenceburg Township in Dearborn County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

German Methodist Episcopal Church

15 West Center Street

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 30, 2023

1. German Methodist Episcopal Church Marker

Inscription. This Greek Revival style church was built in 1860 to replace the congregation's original church, located on East Center Street near the marketplace. In the 1930's the Fraternal Order of Eagles purchased the building and occupied it for many years. The Zerbe Family rescued this building from demolition and since 1992 it has housed a law firm.

Erected 2013 by Lawrenceburg Main Street, Inc. • The Greater Cincinnati Foundation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1860.

Location. 39° 5.624′ N, 84° 51.019′ W. Marker is in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, in Dearborn County. It is in Lawrenceburg Township. It is on West Center Street east of Lake Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 15 W Center St, Lawrenceburg IN 47025, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southern Indiana.

It is also in the American Midwest,

in the Ohio River Valley,

and in the Corn

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Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture

and also the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named German Methodist Episcopal Church (here, next to this marker); Liedertafel Hall (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 316 Walnut Street (about 300 feet away); Regular Baptist Church (about 400 feet away); Klausing Packard Dealership (about 400 feet away); Walnut Street Theater (about 500 feet away); Train Depot (about 600 feet away); Old Buggy Factory (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lawrenceburg.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 29, 2023

2. German Methodist Episcopal Church Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 9, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 9, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 185 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 9, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.