Big Springs in Shawnee County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

First United Brethren in Christ Church in Kansas

A First Kansas Church

— 1856 —

First United Brethren in Christ Church in Kansas Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., April 30, 2011

1. First United Brethren in Christ Church in Kansas Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Built by Rev. W. A. Cardwell
see other side

The first church of the United Brethren in Christ, in Kansas, now Evangelical United Brethren, was built by Rew. W. A. Cardwell, in 1856, about 100 ft. southwest of this marker.

In 1956 the denomination dedicated this memorial celebrating 100 years of service to Christ in this community and throughout the state.

Historical data preserved in box in foundation

Erected 1956 by Evangelical United Brethren Church.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1856.

Location. 39° 0.767′ N, 95° 29.004′ W. Marker is in Big Springs, Kansas, in Shawnee County. Marker is on U.S. 40, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 96 Highway 40, Lecompton KS 66050, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Purple Heart Trail in Kansas (approx. 1½ miles away); Lecompton (approx. 1½ miles away); Coon Point

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(approx. 5.2 miles away); a different marker also named Lecompton (approx. 5.2 miles away); Sheriff Samuel J. Jones (approx. 5.3 miles away); Lecompton Constitution Hall (approx. 5.3 miles away); Lane University (approx. 5.4 miles away); Democratic Headquarters (approx. 5½ miles away).

Also see . . . History of Big Springs United Methodist Church. (Submitted on October 18, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

First UBC Church in Kansas Marker (front) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., April 30, 2011

2. First UBC Church in Kansas Marker (front)

First UBC Church in Kansas Marker (back) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., April 30, 2011

3. First UBC Church in Kansas Marker (back)

United Brethren in Christ Church Anniversary Stone image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., April 30, 2011

4. United Brethren in Christ Church Anniversary Stone

In south (front) facade of church

First United Brethren in Christ Church in Kansas and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., April 30, 2011

5. First United Brethren in Christ Church in Kansas and Marker

Big Springs United Methodist Church Sign image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., April 30, 2011

6. Big Springs United Methodist Church Sign

The current congregation name

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 18, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 610 times since then and 48 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on October 18, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.