Taylors Falls in Chisago County, Minnesota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Taylors Falls United Methodist Church

— United Methodist Church Registered Historic Site No. 476 —

Photographed by Keith L, June 11, 2011

1. Taylors Falls United Methodist Church Marker

Inscription. This is the oldest Methodist Church building in continuous use in Minnesota. Methodist circuit riders of the Sunrise Mission served the Taylors Falls area 1852-59. On March 27, 1859, the Rev. Sias Bolles organized the Taylors Falls Methodist Episcopal Church with 35 members. Services were held in the Town House School as the church was erected 1860-61. It was dedicated January 1, 1862 by the Rev. Cyrus Brooks, Presiding Elder. The church served as an enlisting site for those who went off to the Civil War. In 1934 it was named by the Historic American Building Survey "as possessing exceptional historic architectural interest worthy of careful preservation". The building was designated on the State and National Registers of Historic Places (1972) and as a Taylors Falls Heritage Preservation site (2005).

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Historic American Buildings Survey, the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP), and the United Methodist Church Historic Sites series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is January 1, 1846.

Location. 45° 24.032′ N, 92° 39.299′ W. Marker is in Taylors Falls, Minnesota, in Chisago County. It is at the intersection of West Government Street

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and Basil Street, on the right when traveling west on West Government Street. Marker is attached to the church at the front left. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 290 West Government Street, Taylors Falls MN 55084, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area.

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 Rupert’s Land,

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: Folsom House (within shouting distance of this marker); Town House School (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Chisago Hotel (about 800 feet away); First Settlement, buildings, steamboat (approx. 0.2 miles away); Glacial Potholes (approx. 0.2 miles away); Geology of the Taylors Falls Region (approx. 0.2 miles away); A Place that Welcomes Many… (approx. 0.2 miles away); Interstate Park Centennial (approx. 0.6 miles away in Wisconsin). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Taylors Falls.

Additional keywords. Angel's Hill Historic District NRHP #72000675

Taylors Falls United Methodist Church and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Keith L, June 11, 2011

2. Taylors Falls United Methodist Church and Marker

Taylors Falls United Methodist Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Keith L, June 11, 2011

3. Taylors Falls United Methodist Church

Photographed by Keith L, June 11, 2011

4. Taylors Falls United Methodist Church

Credits. This page was last revised on August 19, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 13, 2011, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 1,432 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 13, 2011, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin.