Bradenton in Manatee County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
The 1887 Church
Photographed by David Tibbs, January 20, 2008
1. The 1887 Church Marker
The circular stained glass window over the pulpit is original to the church. This design, usually referred to as a Star of David, is also called a Star of Creation. A very popular Christian symbol in the 1880's, it is frequently found in nineteenth century churches.
The church remains a consecrated house of worship and is frequently used for baptisms, weddings, memorial services and other religious events.
Erected 1976 by United States Bi-Centennial Preservation Project.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures
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Location. 27° 29.67′ N, 82° 32.857′ W. Marker is in Bradenton, Florida, in Manatee County. It can be reached from the intersection of Manatee Avenue East and 14th Street East. This marker is located inside the Manatee Village Historical Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1404 Manatee Avenue East, Bradenton FL 34208, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on Florida’s Gulf Coast and on Tampa Bay. It is also in the American South and on the Gulf Coast. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: William Bassett Chapter (within shouting distance of this marker); The Bunker Hill School (within shouting distance of this marker); Florida's Earliest Courthouse Building (within shouting distance of this marker); The Potter Barn (within shouting distance of this marker); The Stephens House (within shouting distance of this marker); Life on the Florida Frontier: The Stephens Family (within shouting distance of this marker); Manatee Burying Ground (within shouting distance of this marker); The Manatee River (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bradenton.
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. To better understand the relationship, study the First Manatee Courthouse / Manatee Methodist
Photographed by David Tibbs, January 20, 2008
2. The 1887 Church and Marker
Also see . . . Historic United Methodist Sites - A Waymarking.com Category. On Waymarking.com a category was created to waymark the UMC historic sites. (Submitted on June 4, 2011, by David Tibbs of Resaca, Georgia.)
Photographed by David Tibbs, January 20, 2008
3. Church Interior
Photographed by David Tibbs, January 20, 2008
4. Church Pulpit
Original Stained Glass Window above the pulpit.
Photographed by David Tibbs, January 20, 2008
5. Rear of Church and Stained Glass Window
Photographed by David Tibbs, January 20, 2008
6. Church Steeple
Photographed by David Tibbs, January 20, 2008
7. United Methodist Church Historic Site No. 140
This church is designated a historic site by the United Methodist Church. The UMC designates many of its churches, buildings, and grounds as historic sites, each with a plaque and number. (See the links for more information.)
Photographed by Brandon D Cross, March 7, 2019
8. Manatee Village Historical Plaque
Photographed by Brandon D Cross, March 7, 2019
9. Manatee Village Historical Park Sign
Credits. This page was last revised on October 27, 2020. It was originally submitted on June 4, 2011, by David Tibbs of Resaca, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,485 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on June 4, 2011, by David Tibbs of Resaca, Georgia. 8, 9. submitted on March 10, 2019, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
