Big Springs in Shawnee County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
First United Brethren in Christ Church in Kansas
A First Kansas Church
| | 1856 | |
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., April 30, 2011
1. First United Brethren in Christ Church in Kansas Marker
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: Religion & Religious Structures • 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. It 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.
Regionally, this marker is in Eastern Kansas and in Greater Topeka. It is also in the American Midwest, in the Corn Belt, on the prairies, and on the Southern Plains. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Louisiana Purchase.
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 (approx. 5.2 miles away); a different marker also named Lecompton (approx. 5.2 miles away); Veterans Monument (approx. 5.3 miles away); Sheriff Samuel J. Jones (approx. 5.3 miles away); Lecompton Constitution Hall (approx. 5.3 miles away); Resilience (approx. 5.4 miles away).
Also see . . . History of Big Springs United Methodist Church.
this page online
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., April 30, 2011
2. First UBC Church in Kansas Marker (front)
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., April 30, 2011
3. First UBC Church in Kansas Marker (back)
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., April 30, 2011
4. United Brethren in Christ Church Anniversary Stone
In south (front) facade of church
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., April 30, 2011
5. First United Brethren in Christ Church in Kansas and Marker
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 Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 943 times since then and 43 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on October 18, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
