Eureka in Juab County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Eureka United Methodist Church
Utah Historic Site
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, June 15, 2014
1. Eureka United Methodist Church Marker
Inscription.
Eureka United Methodist Church. Utah Historic Site. Constructed in 1891 with funds secured from the local Methodists and the Mission Conference of 1890, this building is important in documenting the religious life of Eureka and Tintic. Methodism began in Tintic when Dr. Thomas C. Iliff visited and preached on June 18, 1890. Reverend W.A. Hunt was appointed first Pastor and succeeded by Dr. D.J. Gilliand, who finished the church structure. The Gothic-style tower houses the original bell. It was listed in the National Register of Historical Places on March 14, 1979 as part of the Eureka Historical District.
Constructed in 1891 with funds secured from the local Methodists and the Mission Conference of 1890, this building is important in documenting the religious life of Eureka and Tintic. Methodism began in Tintic when Dr. Thomas C. Iliff visited and preached on June 18, 1890. Reverend W.A. Hunt was appointed first Pastor and succeeded by Dr. D.J. Gilliand, who finished the church structure. The Gothic-style tower houses the original bell. It was listed in the National Register of Historical Places on March 14, 1979 as part of the Eureka Historical District.
Erected by Division of State History. (Marker Number N-236.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical month for this entry is March 1902.
Location. 39° 57.288′ N, 112° 7.127′ W. Marker is in Eureka, Utah, in Juab County. Marker is on West Main Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 183 West Main Street, Eureka UT 84628, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 15, 2014, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 436 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on July 15, 2014, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
