Anderson in Madison County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

The First Methodist Church in Anderson Was Built Here

Photographed by Mbowyer, April 1, 2006

1. The First Methodist Church in Anderson was Built Here 1827 - 1977 Marker

Inscription. —1827–1977— The pioneer Methodist Church of Anderson began meeting in homes in 1821 and was organized as a congregation in 1827. Their first primitive log church was on the southwest corner of 11th and Delaware Streets. In 1849 a new church was constructed on the northeast corner of 11th and Meridian. During 1871 the congregation moved into a new church located on the southeast corner of 11th and Meridian and it remained until the congregation built at 12th and Jackson Streets in 1900. This building was destroyed by fire on December 22, 1960 and on April 4, 1965 a new church was constructed on the same site.

John Wesley's words live on: "Is thy heart right, as my heart is with thine! I ask no further question. If it be, give me thy hand. For opinions or terms, let us not destroy the work of God. Dost thou love and serve God? It is enough. I give thee the right hand of fellowship."

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical date for this entry is April 4, 1965.

Location. 40° 6.302′ N, 85° 40.918′ W. Marker is in Anderson, Indiana, in Madison County. It is at the intersection of Brown-Delaware Street and West 11th Street, on the right when traveling south on Brown-Delaware Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Anderson IN 46016, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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Regionally, this marker is in Central Indiana

and specifically in Greater Indianapolis.

It is also in the American Midwest

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 5 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Anderson Carnegie Library (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Remy Electric Company (approx. 0.2 miles away); Paramount Theatre (approx. 0.2 miles away); Public Square (approx. 0.2 miles away); Historic West Eighth Street (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Anderson.

Long shot, showing the marker and its surroundings. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by M. Bowyer, June 16, 2007

2. Long shot, showing the marker and its surroundings.

This site is now being used for the Chamber of Commerce Building. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by M. Bowyer, June 16, 2007

3. This site is now being used for the Chamber of Commerce Building.

Next to the marker is a Pioneer Cemetery marker for "Tharpe Cemetery (which has since been moved)." There is a lot of good information on it here: http://www.cemeteries-madison-co-in.com/west_maplewood_cemetery.htm

Credits. This page was last revised on July 14, 2019. It was originally submitted on April 7, 2006, by M. Bowyer of Indianapolis, Indiana. This page has been viewed 2,557 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on April 7, 2006, by M. Bowyer of Indianapolis, Indiana. 2, 3. submitted on June 16, 2007, by M. Bowyer of Indianapolis, Indiana. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.