Towanda First Methodist Church
105 Main St.
The cornerstone for First United Methodist Church of Towanda was laid Sept. 17, 1895 under the direction of Rev. James Crowe, Pastor and Dr. David S. Pratt, President of the Board of Trustees.
The architecture is Richardson Romanesque style with both round and square towers; multiple arched, leaded windows, and a front gable with cut stone. The foundation is Pennsylvania bluestone and the superstructure is of red pressed brick with bluestone trimmings. The black slate roof was redone in 1991 with similar black slate to retain its appearance. The beautiful stained glass windows are memorials to deceased members of the congregation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical date for this entry is September 17, 1895.
Location. 41° 46.156′ N, 76° 26.581′ W. Marker is in Towanda, Pennsylvania, in Bradford County. It is at the intersection of Main Street (U.S. 6) and Maple Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 105 Main Street, Towanda PA 18848, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Towanda Public Library (within shouting distance of this marker); The Daily Review (within shouting distance of this marker); Stephen Foster (within shouting distance of this marker); The Macfarlane House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Canal House (about 400 feet away); Edward Overton House (about 400 feet away); Towanda Borough Hall (about 700 feet away); Towanda's Oldest House (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Towanda.
Also see . . .
1. First United Methodist Church. Society of Architectural Historians website entry (Submitted on September 24, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Towanda Historic District. Living Spaces website entry (Submitted on September 24, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Credits. This page was last revised on September 24, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 9, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 730 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 9, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. 3. submitted on November 9, 2017.
