Cadiz in Harrison County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
First Methodist Church Foundation Stone
Photographed by Craig Doda, May 3, 2025
1. First Methodist Church Foundation Stone Marker
This foundation stone marks the location of the first Methodist church in Cadiz built in 1816.
Bishop Matthew Simpson preached his first sermon in this church and served as minister from 1832-1834.
The sketch is an artist's rendering of the church, known as Simpson's Church, which stood on this site from 1816 to 1835.
Erected 2011 by Scott Memorial United Methodist Church.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1816.
Location. 40° 16.302′ N, 80° 59.634′ W. Marker is in Cadiz, Ohio, in Harrison County. It is at the intersection of North Buffalo Street and Roan Avenue, on the right when traveling south on North Buffalo Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 139 N Buffalo St, Cadiz OH 43907, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the American Midwest, in Appalachia, and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, and the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Bullock House (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Clark Gable (about 600 feet away); American Legion Post No. 34 Veterans Memorial (about 700 feet away); Harrison National Bank (approx. 0.2 miles away); Bishop Matthew Simpson (approx. 0.2 miles away); Harrison County Congressional Medal of Honorees
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Photographed by Craig Doda, May 3, 2025
2. First Methodist Church Foundation Stone Marker
Photographed by Craig Doda, May 3, 2025
3. First Methodist Church Foundation Stone Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 2, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 2, 2025, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 134 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 2, 2025, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
