Discovery District in Columbus in Franklin County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Wesley Chapel Methodist Church
Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, October 13, 2016
1. Wesley Chapel Methodist Church Marker
formerly occupied by the
Wesley Chapel
Methodist Church
and its successor
Central
Methodist Church
merged with
Broad Street Methodist Church
October 1935
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1846.
Location. 39° 57.802′ N, 82° 59.246′ W. Marker is in Columbus, Ohio, in Franklin County. It is in the Discovery District. It is at the intersection of East Broad Street (U.S. 40) and South Washington Street, on the right when traveling east on East Broad Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 501 East Broad Street, Columbus OH 43215, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Ohio’s Scioto Valley. 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 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: Broad Street United Methodist Church (within shouting distance of this marker); George Bellows / Roy Lichtenstein (within shouting distance of this marker); Home Site of Henry Howe Historian (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Congregational Church (about 500 feet away); Topiary Garden (about 500 feet away); Always CMA (about 600 feet away); a different marker also named Always CMA
this page online
Regarding Wesley Chapel Methodist Church. there is supposed to be a blue "Heritage Tour" marker on this site, but I could not find it
Additional commentary.
1. This marker was moved from its original location
This marker, despite reading that it is located at the site of the Wesley Chapel Methodist Church, is no longer located at that site. The marker was originally located in front of the Borden Building (180 East Broad Street). This is where the Wesley Chapel was. This information, and an old photograph of the marker, is on page 221 of More Columbus Unforgettables (1986).
— Submitted February 24, 2025.
Additional keywords. Old National Road
Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, October 13, 2016
2. Wesley Chapel Methodist Church Monument
This monument is actually a sun-dial.
Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, October 13, 2016
3. Wesley Chapel Methodist Church Monument
This view is from the sidewalk
Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, October 13, 2016
4. One of the older stones, worked into this monument
Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, October 13, 2016
5. The other old stone, which tells the story
Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, October 13, 2016
6. Carving on the north gable of the church
Credits. This page was last revised on March 1, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 19, 2016, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. This page has been viewed 560 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on October 19, 2016, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
