Lawrenceburg Township in Dearborn County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
German Methodist Episcopal Church
Deutsche M.E. Kirche
| | 1860 | |
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 30, 2023
1. German Methodist Episcopal Church Marker
1839 Congregation formed. Like many other early church groups they met in the old Methodist Episcopal Meeting House erected in 1821 on Walnut Street where the Liedertafel Hall now stands. For over 20 years they rented halls around town for their services.
1860 Permanent house of worship constructed.
1927 Became lodge hall for The Fraternal Order of Eagles until 1976.
1977 Acquired by Peoples National Bank (now Star), used for storage.
1992 Converted to Zerbe Law Offices.
Greek Revival style Notice stone tablet in gable.
Erected by Historic Lawrenceburgh Foundation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Immigration • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1839.
Location. 39° 5.626′ N, 84° 51.017′ 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
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Regionally, this marker is in Southern Indiana. It is also in the American Midwest, in the Ohio River Valley, and in the Corn Belt. 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 30, 2023
2. German Methodist Episcopal Church Marker
Featured marker is at right corner of building.
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 306 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 9, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
