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

German Methodist Episcopal Church

Deutsche M.E. Kirche

— 1860 —

German Methodist Episcopal Church Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 30, 2023

1. German Methodist Episcopal Church Marker

Inscription. 1830's – Ger. immigrants began setting in Lawrenceburgh.
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: Churches & Religion • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Immigration. 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. Marker 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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named German Methodist Episcopal Church

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(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 65 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 9, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.