Mansfield in Richland County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

First Religious Service

1809

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., June 6, 2009

1. First Religious Service Marker

Inscription. Oldest religious congregation in north-central Ohio. First Methodist sermon preached at the “Spring” in 1809 by Rev. James Copus. Services then conducted in blockhouse, 1811; in first court house, 1813; at church home of Dr. William B. James, 1814; first church building located N.W. corner Park Avenue East and Adams, 1820; present site in 1870. All land donated by General James Hedges, a distinguished member.

Erected 1978 by First United Methodist Church and The Ohio Historical Society. (Marker Number 1-70.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Landmarks • Notable Places • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Ohio Historical Society / The Ohio History Connection series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1809.

Location. 40° 45.527′ N, 82° 30.838′ W. Marker is in Mansfield, Ohio, in Richland County. Marker is at the intersection of Diamond Street and Park Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Diamond Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 12 North Diamond Street, Mansfield OH 44902, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Lt. Col. Jared Mansfield (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Richland County Vietnam Veteran's Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Richland County War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Congressional Medal of Honor Recipients (within shouting distance of this marker); John Sherman, 1823-1900 / The Sherman Anti-Trust Act (within shouting distance of this marker); Gold Star Families Monument (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Vasbinder Fountain (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mansfield.

Also see . . . First United Methodist Church in Mansfield. Official website of the First United Methodist Church. (Submitted on July 19, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.)

First Religious Service Marker and the First United Methodist Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., June 6, 2009

2. First Religious Service Marker and the First United Methodist Church

The marker can be seen to the left of the building.

First United Methodist Church of Mansfield image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., June 6, 2009

3. First United Methodist Church of Mansfield

Mansfield Historic Marker on First Methodist Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., June 6, 2009

4. Mansfield Historic Marker on First Methodist Church

The Blockhouse is a symbol of Mansfield heritage.

First M.E. Church 1905 Cornerstone image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Doda, September 5, 2021

5. First M.E. Church 1905 Cornerstone

Credits. This page was last revised on September 15, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 10, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 872 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 10, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 5. submitted on September 6, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.