Montezuma in Cayuga County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Mentz Church
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, May 16, 2015
1. Mentz Church Marker
First Methodist Episcopal
Church Inc. 1825 with John
Gilmore, Wm. Bell & James
Weston, Trustees. Adjoining
cemetery in use by 1813.
Erected 2012 by William G. Pomeroy Foundation.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. In addition, it is included in the William G. Pomeroy Foundation series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1825.
Location. 42° 59.749′ N, 76° 40.647′ W. Marker is in Montezuma, New York, in Cayuga County. Marker is at the intersection of McDonald Road (County Route 114A) and Mentz Church Road (County Route 115), on the left when traveling east on McDonald Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Montezuma NY 13117, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Prospect Hill (approx. 0.8 miles away); Montezuma (approx. 1.6 miles away); Salt Springs (approx. 1.6 miles away); Old Erie Canal (approx. 1.6 miles away); Early Cemetery (approx. 1.7 miles away); Opened in 1828 (approx. 1.7 miles away); Montezuma Heritage Park (approx. 1.7 miles away); A Landmark and Pride in Our Community (approx. 1.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Montezuma.
Also see . . .
this page online
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, May 16, 2015
2. Mentz Church Contact Information Sign
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, May 16, 2015
3. National Register Plaque
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, May 16, 2015
4. From McDonald Road Towards Intersection, Eastward
Marker at right.
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, May 16, 2015
5. Westward from Intersection
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6. Cemetery, East & Rear Sides of Church
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, May 16, 2015
7. Mentz Church
National Register plaque right of front entrance.
Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, October 20, 2017
8. Mentz Church & Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 26, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 21, 2015, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. This page has been viewed 390 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on May 21, 2015, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. 8. submitted on November 16, 2019, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York.
