Nomination for First United Methodist Church

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NPS Form 10-900 OMB No. 1024-0018 (Rev. 10-90) United States Department of the Interior National Park Service JUN 3 0 20066 NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES REGISTRATION FORM classification, materials, and areas of significance, enter only categories and subcategories from the instructions. Place additional entries and narrative items on continuation sheets (NPS Form 10-900a). Use a typewriter, word processor, or computer, to complete all items. 1. Name of Property Historic name First United Methodist Church Other names/site number Methodist Episcopal Church (MOE-62-6) 2. Location street & number 136 North Main Street n/a - not for publication city or town - vicinity code OH _ code 111 3.

State/Federal Agency Certification As the designated authority under the National Historic Preservation Act of1986, as amended, I hereby certify that this X nomination - request for determination of eligibility meets the documentation standards for registering properties in the National Register of meets [ does not meet the National Register Criteria. I recommend that this property be considered significant - nationally Signature of certifying official Inventory & Registration Ohio Historic Preservation Office, Ohio Historical Society State or Federal agency and bureau In my opinion, the property meets does not meet the National Register criteria. (L See continuation sheet for additional Signature of commenting or other official 4.

National Park Service Certification 1, hereby certify that this property is: determined not eligible for the entered in the National Register - See continuation sheet. removed from the National Register other (explain): Date of Action comments.) state Date Woodsfield Ohio Department Head National Register county Monroe zip code 43793 This form is for use in nominating or requesting determinations for individual properties *How to Complete the National the information requested. If any item does not apply to the property being documented, enter "N/A" for "not applicable." For functions, architectural Historic Places and meets the procedural and professional requirements set forth in 36 CFR Part 60. In my opinion, the propertyxx statewide locallySee continuation sheet for additional comments.) Monroe County, Ohio 5.

Classification Category of Property Number of Resources within Property (Check as many boxes as apply) - private - building(s) -public-local - public-State Structures - object Name of related multiple property listing Number of contributing resources previously listed 6. Function or Use Religion/Religious Structure 7.

Description Late Gothic Revival Brick with sandstone hoods interior oak flooring and wood work Noncontributing Foundation other Sandstone roof Total public-Federal Architectural Classification Materials district Current Functions walls Narrative Description Historic Functions (Enter categories from instructions) Richardson Romanesque See continuation sheets in the National Register Slate originally Ownership of Property First United Methodist Church (Do not include previously listed resources in the count) site (Check only one box) (Describe the historic and current condition of the property on one or more continuation sheets.) United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet First United Methodist Church of Woodsfield Monroe County, Ohio The First United Methodist Church of Woodsfield built in 1898-99 on a modified cruciform building plan is essentially rectangular in shape, and it was remodeled and enlarged in 1906-07.

The exterior is of rusticated reddish brown brick constructed from locally made bricks erected on a rock-cut Romanesque-Late Gothic Revival style church (photo # 1) with an interior based on the Akron Plan. The church was built by George Hubbard of Hubbard, Helbling & Co; local contractors were used to help the village economy. It is located at 136 North Main Street two blocks north of the central downtown area. This church has played a primary role in the local history of this community. The present church sits on the original sandstone foundation of earlier churches. There have church 1860-1898. The church described in this nomination was built in 1898-99 under the influence of the Cambridge Camden Society and is splendidly decorated with carved oak woodwork and stained glass windows. The cross atop the peak of the church was also a product of this influence.

The brick exterior with the rock-cut sandstone decoration is the same as when the church was first constructed and then enlarged in 1907. The original crenellated battlement bell tower (photo # 2) on the front and architecture typical with the distinctive characteristics of the modified Late Gothic Revival style used during this era of church building (photo # 3). The church retains the original Akron Plan layout. classrooms on the back. The church retains the original Gothic Revival architecture, and the interior retains the original Akron Plan layout. The oak spindle rail in front of the pulpit is scheduled to be replaced to the original design. Otherwise, the interior of the church is nearly intact. Electrified gas fixtures are found throughout the church. In 1907, the Carl Barckhoff Company of Pomeroy, OH, the Andrew Carnegie Foundation. The Barckhoff pipe organ is still in use.

The original oak pews and woodwork are in place as are the golden oak theater seats in the balcony. The original bell used by the SS superintendent is still rung to indicate the end of Sunday School. There is a small wooden altar (see photo #5) from the previous church still in use today. The bell in the tower is from the previous church. The slate roof is the only major historic material that has been replaced. The interior retains the Akron Plan design and the rooms are used for the same original intended purpose and function. The windows and interior doors remain the same, and no room shapes Narrative Description (8-86) been 3 church buildings on this site; they were built and in use as follows:1st church 1836-1860; 2nd NPS Form10-900-a OMB Approval No.

1024-0018 church retains the original architectural integrity with high style Late Gothic Revival features.The the side tower added in 1907,the pitched gable slate roof and the arched windows are of an Section number _ 7 Page 1 In 1907, the 1898 church was enlarged with a 2nd floor balcony, a south tower and additional sandstone foundation quarried in the county.The First UMC is a transitional Richardsonian installed a Barckhoff pipe organ.The pipe organ (see photo # 4) was partially funded by a grant from OMB Approval No. 1024-0018 United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet First United Methodist Church of Woodsfield Monroe County, Ohio Narrative Description (continuation) have been changed.

The partition dividing the sanctuary from the social room and Sunday School rooms is still used today and is raised and lowered as needed. On Monday, October 10, 1898, the cornerstone (see photo # 6) was laid with ceremonies in charge of Dr. D. C. Osborne, Presiding Elder, Rev. Alfred Walls and Rev. Camden C. Duncan. The bricks for the present church were molded and fired at the Mooney brick kiln located on the south side stone foundation stones, the steps, hoodmolds and other decorative sandstone ornaments were cut in a at this quarry, and much of the stone for the St. Sylvester's Catholic Church came from this source. Most of the new Methodist Church was built on the same foundation as the previous church. The interior of this church is primarily based on the Akron Plan with an interior layout style that by the 1890s became a standard for Methodist churches.

Most Akron Plan churches had corner entrances like the Woodsfield church. The design was a shift from the accepted liturgical procedure and provided a design focusing on the pulpit and preaching as the most important elements of the allows for expansion for larger worship services with a clear view of the pulpit and the preacher. The This sanctuary is an example of the Akron Plan in its most common form, which includes a pulpit platform wedged into one corner of the building with pulpit chairs and the organ pipes rising pulpit platform. On the exterior there are arched and squared, raised sandstone hoodmolds over the windows with sandstone sashes below all the windows. The purpose of the hoodmold is both decorative and to divert rain; it is sometimes called a dripstone, and they help protect the stained glass windows.

There are 9 large stained glass windows in memory of various important members of the church. On the west wall of the sanctuary there are three stained glass windows (see photo# 9) and 3 stained glass NPS Form10-900-a (8-86) accentuating an already beautiful and simplistic sanctuary.The floor slopes downward toward the temperance meetings, and ladies circles could all be accommodated in the same flexible structure. quarry on Wolf Pen Road south of Woodsfield.

Stone for other buildings in town was cut and dressed behind.On the lowest level of the altar stands a small baptismal font.The pews are arrangedin concentric arcs radiating photo # 8) from the altar with stained glass windows Section number _ 7 Page 2 supremely adaptable space for other groups in the church, e.g., weekday prayer meetings for men or of Woodsfield behind the former creamery and the present day electric plant. It is thought the sand- layout. The sliding partition (see photo # 7) shuttered the classrooms from the main sanctuary, but it Sunday school room opens directly into the"auditorium"by means of the sliding doors.It isa OMB Approval No.

1024-0018 United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet First United Methodist Church of Woodsfield Monroe County, Ohio Narrative Description (continuation) Knights of Pythias (see photo # 11), a stained glass window in the foyer and a stained glass transom over the front door. The stained glass windows in the foyer and sanctuary were installed when the building was erected in 1899. A letter dated 6 April 2004 from Mr. Richard Gross, Editor of the catalog window that was very common in the late 1800s and early 1900s. In this style of window, a medallion is the painted piece in the center of the window. Once that medallion is selected, the rest of the window is designed in a decorative motif, generally floral (as in the case of your windows) or geometric in nature, to fit the opening.

The medallions in these windows are the Eucharist, the Ten Commandments and the Bible. Frequently, the Bible is intended to symbolize the gospels. Flowers are often used as decorative elements in windows such as these. Sometimes flowers (specifically the lily) are used to symbolize the Virgin Mary and the Annunciation. The presence of three flowers is During the 1907 remodeling, the addition of a hallway accounts for the windows on the inside South wall of the social room since this was originally an exterior wall. This hallway leads back to a Sunday School room and a nursery room that were added on to the back. The 2d floor balcony and the upstairs Sunday School rooms were added as well. A door was added on the North side (see photo # 12) to allow access from the alley to the basement and Sunday School rooms (now used as the nursery), and a stairway was completed to the balcony.

The cost of the building including the 1907 from the Andrew Carnegie Trust. In the attic of the church are several of the beams added in the 1906- was the minister responsible for the remodeling effort. Near where these beams were installed, one can see part of the original gabled roof and the sloping brick pattern from the church built in 1899. In 1947, the church was again redecorated and repaired with gifts including new lights, the chimes and amplification for the organ, a bulletin board, an electric cross, brass altar vases and candlesticks, new hymnals and shrubbery for the exterior. In addition to these gifts, some $4000 was donated in individual gifts for repair of the church and parsonage. Ten years later, $5000 was spent to rebuild the organ. At this time, the historic organ keyboard was moved from its original location on the altar to the far end of the choir platform.

It was electrified and housed in a new wooden console. Carpet was laid in the sanctuary and social room, and the main interior of the building was repainted In 1959, the outside of the building was sandblasted and waterproofed for $6000. All window frames were retained and repaired and the shrubbery replaced outside the building. Other than updated wiring and plumbing the church is mostly in original condition.

(8-86) improvements was $25,000 of which $3,100 was spent for the magnificent pipe organ with $1,500 NPS Form10-900-a "Stained Glass Quarterly,"provided some background information."Your windows are of a style of a 07remodeling;they bear the name of "R.C.Wuestenberg,Woodsfield"written large bold script.He central medallion is selected from a catalog of standard offerings that the studio creates.This generally interpreted as a symbol of the Holy Trinity." Section number 7 Page 3 OMB Approval No. 1024-0018 United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places First United Methodist Church of Woodsfield Monroe County, Ohio Narrative Description (continuation) In line with the diagonal of the sanctuary, separated from it by a large opening with a partition fixtures that have been electrified.

A proposal was submitted to the board on February 27,2001 for exterior structural repairs to include stone repair, brick replacement and re-cementing and replacement and strengthening for the tops of the battlements and the bell tower. The contractor advised removal of the skylight in this room. In 2001, church members removed a damaged and leaking skylight that was above the social room. Then the Romig Roofing Company and the Angelina Stone and Marble, both of St. Clairsville, completed the masonry and restoration work. The original gabled roof was slate, which had been repaired again and again until the slate became so fragile it was no longer possible to repair it, and asphalt shingles were added. In the summer of 2002, there was a damaging hailstorm, which required the roof to be replaced once again.

The storm windows were damaged in this same storm, and the stained glass fan in the foyer above the front door was also slightly damaged. Over the years, there have been several times when the church has been repainted and refurbished, but the original architectural design has been retained. In November 2003, Rev. Roger Brown returned the simplicity of the altar to the intended design of the original modified Akron Plan. At the same time, an entrance off the foyer between the two doors into the church (See photo # 8) was reopened into the sanctuary. This entrance was closed and used for the last 50or 60 years as a coat closet on the sanctuary side with the doors covered over carried into the church for funeral services.

The First United Methodist Church of Woodsfield is an excellent example of a Richardsonian Romanesque Late Gothic Revival Church based on the Akron Plan with large stained glass windows, golden oak pews and woodwork. It has typical Late Gothic Revival exterior features like the two towers and the cross atop the front of the church. The corner Sunday School rooms from the main area of this church. Other than painting and electrifying, the modernizing of the interior has been minor, and the church remains in almost original condition. Throughout the nearly 200-year history of this congregation there have been community stewards, trustees, Sunday School teachers, etc.

There are a number of prominent members included in the records of this church who worshipped in the current church building, and they include the following Continuation Sheet sliding down from the ceiling, is another centrally planned room originally with a skylight above it. leaders having local, state and national importance. The majority of these persons served the church as (8-86) NPS Form10-900-a with a drape and a large painting on the foyer side.Reopening this door allows a casket to be easily This area is used today as the social room.The sconces on the wall in this room are the original gas altar area in the sanctuary exemplifies the Akron Plan as does the sliding partition separating the Section number _7 Page 4 OMB Approval No.

1024-0018 United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Section number 7 Page 5 First United Methodist Church of Woodsfield Monroe County, Ohio Narrative Description (continuation) Mayor of Woodsfield --Devore, Mary J. (1839-1928) - one of the few Civil War female prisoners of war - held in a prison in Macon, GA --Ketterer, Mary E. "Molly" (1869-1952) - nominated for President during FDR campaign - in 1944 first woman on a ballot for President in State of Ohio -Mooney, Col. Samuel L. (1830-1916) - aide to Gov.

William McKinley - secured the building of a railroad from Bellaire to Woodsfield - church steward -Mooney, William Crittenden (1855-1918) - Representative to Congress 1915-1917 - bank president - church steward --Morris, James Remley (1819-1899) - Ohio State representative 1848 - representative to Congress 1861-1865 - eyewitness to Lincoln assassination - SS teacher in this church --Pearson, Albert Jackson (1846-1905) Prosecuting Attorney and Probate Judge - State Senator 1881-1882 -- Representative to Congress 1891-1895 --Steward, Samuel Morris (1910-1993) - raised in this church where his father Vernon Steward was a SS teacher - Sam Steward was the author of a number of books including in 1977 "Dear Sammy" Letters from Gertrude Stein and Alice B. Tolkas and in 1981 Chapters from an -William, Fred L.

(1881-1973)- schoolteacher - editor and published of The Spirit of leadership role in the community since its earliest days. It is the meeting place for a wide variety of organizational groups, and was a priority of the Knights of Pythias who donated one of the stained glass windows. It was the home church of the Mooney family who developed the railroad in the ceremonies, and community meetings. It is one of the largest meetings places in the village and is baby showers, election day dinners, etc. The church is in use for a variety of meetings 4 or 5 days Autobiography Democracy.

NPS Form10-900-a (8-86) --West, General Henry R.(1839-1918) editor of The Spirit of Democracy -prominent Civil War General county and started a bank.The church has always been the center of social life in the community and Singers, Methodist Youth Fellowship and various social events such as marriages, funeral meals, used for many meetings concerning the entire community and is acknowledged as one of the most The congregation of the First United Methodist Church of Woodsfield hasmaintained a used on a regular basis by the AARP, Legal Aid, Garden Club, alumni services, Kiwanis, Monroe -Boyd, Dent L. (1881-1969) - early associate of Woodsfield Telephone Co. for Ohio Bell - important meetings sites in the village. It has been used over the last century for concerts, graduation First United Methodist Church Monroe County, Ohio 8. Statement of Significance

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Areas of Significance (Enter categories from instructions) - A Property is associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of Property is associated with the lives of persons significant in our past. X C Property embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period,or method of construction or represents the work of a master, or possesses high artistic values, or represents a significant and distinguishable entity whose components lack individual distinction. Property has yielded, or is likely to yield (Mark "X" in all the boxes that apply.) XA owned by a religious institution or used for (Complete if Criterion B is marked above) - B removed from its original location. - D a cemetery. - E a reconstructed building, object,or structure - F a commemorative property. Hubbard, Helbling & Co., contractors (1899) within the past 50 years. Merno S.

Detweiler, architect (1899) Narrative Statement of Significance (Explain the significance of the property on one or more continuation sheets.) 9.

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Major Bibliographical References Bibliography - See Continuation Sheet Previous documentation on file (NPS) Primary location of additional data - preliminary determination of individual listing (36 CFR - State Historic Preservation Office 67) has been requested - Other State agency - previously listed in the National Register - previously determined eligible by the National - designated a National Historic Landmark - recorded by Historic American Buildings Survey ] recorded by Historic American Engineering Record 1899-1907 University Register Architecture religious purposes. Criteria Considerations Architect/Builder Federal agency Applicable National Register Criteria Cultural Affiliation Significant Person Local government Significant Dates Period of Significance for National Register listing) Property is: information important in prehistory or history. Other our history.

G less than50years of age or achieved significance Ca birthplace ora grave. (Mark "x" in one or more boxes for the criteria qualifying the property (Cite the books, articles, and other sources used in preparing this form on one or more continuation sheets.) NPS Form10-900-a OMB Approval No. 1024-0018 United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet First United Methodist Church of Woodsfield Monroe County, Ohio Statement of Significance The First United Methodist Church is nominated under National Register Criterion C as a Woodsfield, Ohio, designed in the Akron Plan with a historic Barckhoff organ. This church was first built in 1899 and sensitively enlarged in 1907.

The church exhibits textbook elements from both the towers, open belfry, rock faced ashlar foundation and window trim, historically intact sanctuary and stained glass windows contribute to the architectural integrity and significance of this prominently The history of First United Methodist Church and its membership encompasses nearly two soldiers, sailors, marines, airmen and many others who have contributed to the fabric and success of the congre-gation and the well being of the Church. The search has led across the country to many abolitionist minister, Rev. Phillip Greene, who served the congregation from 1842-1844. The village of Woodsfield was established in 1814 and was incorporated in 1834. During this time, settlers were moving into all parts of the county buying land and exercising their land rights under bounty warrants for various military services.

These early settlers were hard working, pious men and women, and they celebrated their religious beliefs in private homes before the first churches were built. The earliest known circuit riding ministers were Methodist, Presbyterian and Baptist, and they brought the word of God to the frontier. The circuit rider was an effective adaptation to frontier life, and the minister instead of being tied to one church, rode hundreds of miles each month visiting force along the frontier performing all the pastoral duties of a minister including marrying, baptizing There was Methodist preaching throughout Center Township from about 1810 until 1824 or 1825 when the Methodist Episcopal Church was built in Woodsfield. Previous histories indicate the first church was built in 1828 but further research into the earliest records of Monroe County show the Church.

(8-86) Richardsonian Romanesque and the Late Gothic Revival styles.The castellated corner entrance Background History of Congregation sited church. pioneers on remote farms and in distant settlements.The circuit riders were a religious and moral significant example of transitional Richardsonian Romanesque-Late Gothic Revival architecture in William and Mary in Williamsburg, VA who gave access to the Archibald Woods papers with records on the original purchase of lot number 10 where the present church stands. Also, the University of provided, they gathered widely scattered neighbors together to preach the gospel of the Methodist hundred years.

There have been many congressmen, noted businessmen and women, courageous Virginia in Charlottesville was very generous in allowing access to the diaries and letters of an early archives and resources.Thanks to the cooperation of Manuscripts and Rare Books at the College of and burying the dead.Working under harsh conditions for small salaries with only their horse NPS Form10-900-a OMB Approval No. 1024-0018 United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet First United Methodist Church of Woodsfield Monroe County, Ohio Statement of Significance (continuation) first church was erected in either 1824 or 1825 in what is today Pioneer Cemetery. An 1895 special edition of The Monroe Gazette published in Woodsfield had this information, the M. E.

church is one of Woodsfield's oldest religious organizations having been established in 1823, over 71 years ago. The minister in the first formal Methodist Church building in the village. Before the availability of an actual church building, classes were formed and meetings held in private homes. As more settlers moved in and when circuit riding ministers visited, the early Methodist congregation began to hold formal services on the 2nd floor in the courtroom of the log Court House located on the public square, Methodist Church indicates the services in the courtroom of the log Court House started in 1816. The new settlers brought different religious beliefs, and other religious denominations began to Woodsfield. The Methodist Protestants erected a church in Woodsfield about 1842-3.

In 1850, the erected in 1856-7, the German Lutheran Church in 1859 and the Roman Catholic Church about 1868. The Woodsfield Methodists in either 1824 or 1825 built their first church, which has been described as a "substantial frame structure." It was built on the north corner of what is today the Pioneer Cemetery on Sycamore Street. Most of the early churches were built of log, but the Woodsfield M. E. church was a frame building. This church was one story and was 18 foot high and 40x60 foot with two doors and one window in the front and three windows on each side. Inside there were two aisles and two "Amen corners." The men sat on one side and the women on the other. It was heated with wood and lighted by candles suspended around the walls. The earliest graves in the cemetery are to the left of where this early church stood In 1834, the M. E.

congregation bought lot 10 and probably lot 11 from Samuel Guthrie. In 1836, they sold their original church and grounds in Pioneer Cemetery to the Presbyterians and built a brick church on lot 10 on North Main Street, which is the same site where the present day church is located. (See "Additional Documentation - letter from Jeremiah Hollister to Archibald Woods) As the congregation grew in Woodsfield, a larger church was needed, and a 3rd Methodist Episcopal Church was built in 1859 and 1860. This church was the second structure erected on lot 10 on North Main Street and was another brick building. The contractor and builder of the 3rd church was William Barlow of Summerfield. The Spirit of Democracy dated June 20, 1860 (Vol. XVII, No. 15) reported, The new M. E. church here approaches its completion.

It will be a fine building when (8-86) hold services and erect churches in Monroe County.The Presbyterians started preaching in the county approximately where the current Court House stands.The Centennial history of the Woodsfield about 1825.Both the Methodist and Presbyterian organized Sabbath Schools about 1825-6in Section number _ 8 Page 7 first pastor was a Rev. Armstrong. Early histories indicate there was a Rev. Armstrong who was a Methodist Protestants united with the Methodist Episcopal congregation.The Christian Church was NPS Form10-900-a OMB Approval No. 1024-0018 United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet First United Methodist Church of Woodsfield Monroe County, Ohio Statement of Significance (continuation) done.

In The Spirit for August 8th of this year there was an article titled "Dedication" - The M. E. services will be conducted by Rev. S. H. Nesbitt, and Rev. J. Moffitt. Brethren in the ministry and the friends of the church generally, are cordially invited to attend on that occasion. On September 12, 1860 of that year the dedication was reported as follows: The M. E. Church at Woodsfield was dedicated on last Sabbath. The dedicatory Sermon was preached by Rev. J. J. Moffitt. Sermons were also delivered by Rev. Mcllyar,of West Newton Pa, and by Rev. Worthington of New Philadelphia Ohio. The church is one of the handsomest in the country, being finished in the best style, and with exquisite taste. The basement is twelve feet high, and the audience room is 18 feet high.

The walls are of the neatest and best finish, and the ceiling is adorned with three beautiful rosettes, of chaste and excellent workmanship, from which it is intended to hang the chandeliers. In 1895, this 3rd church was described as having been remodeled several times since 1860 and now conforms more nearly to the modern ideas of a church. In the basement (which is now above ground) there is a hallway, and the stairs leading to the upper room. At the rear of this hallway or vestibule is a lecture room, used generally for Sunday School, prayer meeting and Epworth League. The upper room is nicely stated, frescoed in modern artistic style and is supplied with a pulpit and choir box. In this room most of the sacramental and preaching services are held. It is a room, of which members, at least, are proud, and all visitors admire its arrangement and finish...The M. E.

Church has a large membership, which has been increasing at an encouraging rate year by year. During the early history of this church there were a number of persons of significance who --Archbold, Ann (1801-1865) - abolitionist and missionary to the Indians at the Shawnee Mission in Kansas Territory --Archbold, Edward (1803-1874) -abolitionist and representative to Ohio Constitutional Convention 1850-51 --Hunter, William F.

(1808-1886) - Representative to Congress 1849-1853 and longtime Sunday School teacher in this church - his mother Mary Ann Goldsmith (Richardson) Hunter (1787-1876) was the first schoolteacher in Woodsfield, and her family were prominent in the early history of Alexandria, VA where they were close friends with George Washington --Okey, Levin (1760-1829) - Revolutionary War soldier - founder of Woodsfield - sponsored the growth of Methodism in SE Ohio Convention - leading lawyer in Woodsfield --Steel, William (1809-1881) - one of most prominent abolitionist in SE Ohio.

following persons are among those listed in the early church records: (8-86) --Okey, Judge William(1809-1890)-1873 representative to the Ohio Constitutional Church, in Woodsfield, will be dedicated to the worship of God, Sabbath, Sept 2nd The dedication were members of the congregation and played important roles in the spiritual life of the church. The NPS Form10-900-a OMB Approval No. 1024-0018 United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet First United Methodist Church of Woodsfield Monroe County, Ohio Statement of Significance (continuation) There has long been a tradition in the church that William McKinley visited Woodsfield and worshipped at the M. E. Church. In January 1892, Samuel L. Mooney was tendered the position of Colonel of Engineers on Governor William McKinley's staff.

Older church members told of Gov. McKinley visiting the Mooney's in Woodsfield and attending the Woodsfield M. E. Church. A descendant Nancy Bertram Radon remembers hearing in her family of the McKinley's visiting her Mooney grandparents at their home in Woodsfield. When McKinley was campaigning for President he used the Mooney railroad the Ohio, River and Western railroad to "whistle stop" campaign in SE and the Methodist Church in Woodsfield. In 1898 with a growing congregation, it was again decided a new building was needed, and the congregation began to find ways to finance the new structure. Church members selected to serve on the building committee were Col. S. L. Mooney, W. E. Mallory, E. W. Armstrong, W. H. Jackson and Harry E. Smith. The Spirit of Democracy from June 2, 1898 had a front page article titled "The New M. E.

Church" - The building committee of the Methodist Episcopal church has decided to go ahead with the erection of a new building just as soon as possible. Mr. Detweiler, the Columbus architect, submitted plans last week, which were accepted. The new church will be located on the same site of the old building. It will be pressed brick with stone trimmings and will present a very handsome appearance when completed. The audience room will be about 50 feet square, and the Sunday school room which will be on the same floor will be 20 by 60. The audience room will seat 300 and the Sunday school room 200. The total cost of the construction, it is thought will be between $5000 and $5600. Of this amount $3200 has already been raised, and it is believed the balance will be contributed speedily.

The Epworth league and the Ladies Aid society have several hundred dollars raised which will be used in furnishing the church. S. W. Egger has the contract for tearing down the old building, and the work of destruction will soon begin. The same edition of The Spirit carried an article reading, Dr. and Mrs. T. H. Armstrong will serve cake, ice cream, coffee and sandwiches on their lawn Friday evening. Should the weather be unpleasant the tables will be removed to their Armstrong's netted $15.00 for the church building fund. The money was raised and the contract disputes settled, and a contract for the congregation's fourth church on the site (lot number 10) was awarded on Saturday, July 30, 1898 to Woodsfield contractor George Hubbard of Hubbard, Helbling & Co. This building contract was estimated at $6,444 including $600 worth of materials from the old building.

Today, there is a gas lamp in the (8-86) Construction of Present Church Ohio.Research is on-going to prove or disprove the tradition of McKinley visiting the Mooney family nursery that may well be from the previous church.A small altar is in use today in the main sanctuary Section number_ 8 Page 9 residence. The proceeds are for the M. E. church... The next week's newspaper reported that the OMB Approval No. 1024-0018 United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places First United Methodist Church of Woodsfield Monroe County, Ohio Statement of Significance (continuation) from the old church. An article "New M. E. Church" from The Spirit of Democracy dated August 4, 1898 reads in part ...The building is to be completed January 1, 1899...The design prepared by the architects shows a neat building of the latest style of church architecture.

It will be of one story with a tower on the south corner. The audience room will be 46 feet square, and the Sunday school room in the rear will be 24 x 42 ½ feet, with an additional room for the infant class. (NOTE: The dimensions are slightly smaller than the original proposal, and this is obviously the negotiated settlement for awarding the contract.) Sliding doors will allow the church audience room and the Sunday school room to be thrown together, and the pulpit is placed so as to command a view from all parts of the building. The new church will be quite an improvement to the town. The new church that was built in 1898-99 and remodeled in 1907 to accommodate the growing congregation has always played a vital role in the spiritual life of the community.

On July 6, 1899 The Spirit of Democracy carried the following article - The new Methodist Episcopal Church has been built and equipped with rare judgment and when all the furnishings are in place it will be a lovely church. But that is not all to be said about the new church. As far as it has been at all possible all the work has been given our own citizens so that the businessmen of our town have suffered no inconvenience. Each contract payment has been met when it became due. While the men have been busy, the Ladies Church Building Society have been arduously employed and extremely successful. The committee and pastor are in downright earnest to raise the remaining twelve hundred and more dollars, within the next few days. All earlier subscriptions are to be paid before the day of Barnesville, dedicated the new Gothic Revival brick church on July 16, 1899. Rev. Eugene P.

Woodsfield congregation from 1880-1882. Mr. E. W. Armstrong, the Sunday School superintendent of South Fork, PA delivered a "very able discourse." He served the Woodsfield congregation in 1852- An article titled "The New M. E. Church Dedicated Sunday, July 16, A. D. 1899" from The Spirit of Democracy dated Thursday July 20, 1899 (Vol. 56, No. 26) reported additional details - The M. E. church which was commenced some two years and contracted to Hubbard, Helbling & Co. of this place is completed and was dedicated last Sunday...The building is unique and of modern design, made of pressed brick with stone trimmings, surmounted by a square bell tower with fluted finish of stone, and slate roof. The main auditorium and Sunday school rooms are connected by folding doors of quartered oak.

The seating of both rooms are so arranged as to focus toward the pulpit, which together with the choir loft is located midway on the north side of the building. The floor of the main auditorium gradually descends from all points toward the pulpit. Both rooms are elegantly furnished 1853. Continuation Sheet (8-86) NPS Form10-900-a dedication...The new church will be dedicated July 16th Presiding Elder, D. C. Osborne of Edmonds of Youngstown, Ohio preached the dedicatory sermon in the forenoon. He served the held a"grand dedication day rally"at 2:30 that Sunday.At the evening service, the Rev. J. J.Mcllyar NPS Form10-900-a OMB Approval No. 1024-0018 United States Department of the Interior National Park Service Continuation Sheet First United Methodist Church of Woodsfield Monroe County, Ohio Statement of Significance with stained oak opera chairs.

(NOTE: When the church was enlarged in 1906-07 some of these seats were Church Building Organization raised S800 and the Epworth League S300...the remaining cost of the building having been raised by the building committee, except S1005 which was cheerfully donated on the day of dedication... The large stained glass windows were brought into Woodsfield as freight on the O.R.&W. railroad. In the foyer, there is a stained glass window that is undedicated. Over the front entrance is a Episcopal Church. On the south wall of the sanctuary is a Ten Commandments window "In Memory the front wall of the sanctuary, there is a smaller undedicated window on the left. In the center (see photo # 9) is the large Eucharist window, which honors "Samuel Lewis Mooney and Martha Mooney." The smaller window to the right is "In Memory of Maria Harrison Hayden 1818-1893.

All of the stained glass windows are now protected by storm windows. The large central window (see photo # 10) on the North wall features the Holy Bible. There was an article in The Spirit of Democracy dated June 2, 1898 reading, Some of the little girls of the town have organized a society to aid in the erection of the new M. E. church, and they should be highly commended for their energetic work. Friday evening they gave a festival in Mr. Asher Okey's yard and made between four and five dollars. Edna Okey is president, Gertrude Mooney and Georgia Parry are vice presidents, Maud Armstrong secretary and Lucile Pope treasurer. The girls were quite successful in their fund raising, and an article in The Spirit of Democracy dated Thursday, July 29, window on the north side which bears the names of the donors... The girls mentioned in the article presented this North wall central window.

It is assumed that since the large windows were priced at $75 that the smaller side windows were probably priced about $35. Today of course, they are irreplaceable and valued at considerably more than the original cost. The smaller windows on either side of the large North wall window were installed "In Memory of Ellen Mallory" the mother of oilman Wickliffe E. Mallory, who was on the building committee for the church and "In Memory of have sheaves of wheat and white resurrection flowers. (8-86) National Register of Historic Places fan reading First Methodist Church;this replaced an earlier stained glass fan reading Methodist Section number_8 Page 11 used in the balcony addition.)...The building will be heated with natural gas and is equipped for lighting of Arthur and Sophia Hollister Okey," and they were among the founding members of the church. On 1899 (Vol. 56, No.

26) reads in part, ...the cost of the new church exceeds S8000-of which sum...the Busy Bee organization composed of five little girls namely, Edna [Marie] Okey, Lucile Pope, Gertrude E, Mooney, Georgie [sic] Perry and Maude E. Armstrong raised S75, with which they bought the arch OMB Approval No. 1024-0018 United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places First United Methodist Church of Woodsfield Monroe County, Ohio Statement of Significance (continuation) From 1898 to 1906, the Woodsfield Methodist Episcopal Church continued to prosper and grow. In Episcopal churches in Monroe County. He wrote,...many of these churches are strong bodies doing consecrated preachers the most of them on small salaries and many of them real heroes. With the growing congregation, it was decided that the church needed to be enlarged.

In 1907, under the ministry of Rev. Wuestenberg the 1899 church structure was remodeled to the church that exists today. At that time, the first floor hallway on the South side of the building was added with the Gothic tower and the stained glass window (see photo #11) donated by the Knights of Pythias. The design and glass in this window is very different in color and style from the windows in the sanctuary. Many of the church members were active Knights in this organization. and his company built several hundred pipe organs, which were shipped by barge on the Ohio River. disastrous flood of 1913. Many organs were built in the Pomeroy plant; however, since all the records were lost in the 1913 flood few are known today. On January 29, 1907, Rev. Robert C. Wuestenberg was approved by the Carnegie Trust for half the cost of the pipe organ.

The other half of the cost had been raised by the congregation and was on deposit in the Monroe Bank in Woodsfield. An order was placed on January 28, 1907 to the Carl Barckhoff Church Organ Company of Pomeroy, Ohio. In The Spirit of Democracy dated March 7, 1907, (Vol. 64, No. 8), there was the following news item: The Methodist Episcopal church will be dedicated with impressive ceremonies on Easter Sunday. Bishop John H. Vincent, the founder of the Chautauqua, will preach the dedicatory sermon and dedicate the edifice. The pipe organ will be in place and ready for use on Easter Sunday. Prof. O. E. Weaver of Baldwin University, Cleveland, Ohio will formally dedicate the great organ on Monday, April 1" with a concert. There will be singers from Washington, D. C., Cleveland and Marietta to assist in the service.

The former pastors and presiding elders of this church are expected to be present for a full week's program. The week will be called "Dedication Week." from Prelude to Postlude compliments the talented voices from the choir loft of the Woodsfield United Methodist Church. Continuation Sheet Carl Barckhoff (1849-1919) was one of the foremost organ builders of the early 20th century, (8-86) NPS Form10-900-a His organ company was started in 1900 in Pomeroy, OH and flourished until it was destroyed in the 1906,Rev.R.C.Wuestenbergof the Woodsfield M.E.Church noted there were 60 Methodist submitted an application for an Andrew Carnegie grant to help build a pipe organ in the church. On March 9, 1907 Mr.

Carnegie's Personal Secretary, James Bertram, sent a letter indicating that $1,500 Over the years the Barckhoff pipe organ has provided magnificent concerts and religious music for the Through the generosity of the Andrew Carnegie Trust the Methodist Church and the people of Woodsfield."The majesty of sound of the musical instruments OMB Approval No. 1024-0018 United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places First United Methodist Church of Woodsfield Monroe County, Ohio Statement of Significance (continuation) WUMC organ was contracted by the Karl Barckhoff Company of Pomeroy, Ohio during a major remodeling in 1907...It is Monroe County's largest pipe organ with 17 ranks composed of 1,107 pipes.

The organ is capable of amazing musical styles of volume and expression from traditional to modernmaking it eminently suitable to the order of worship or the Saturday night concert. (Monroe County Beacon, Mar. 29, 2001 Woodsfield, OH -"Churches: Our Heritage") In the years following the 1907 remodeling, the church was busy supporting the World War I effort and the needs of the greater community providing one of the 1" public libraries in the area. In electrified. The Spirit of Democracy issue dated Thurs., December 14, 1919, "Beautiful Lights" The new lighting system in the Methodist Episcopal church is much admired and appreciated by the congregation.

Instead of the glare of incandescent bulbs which are so uncomfortable for the eyes, powerful nitrogen lights are concealed in opaque bowls of artistic mould, and by the use of corrugated mirrors the light is reflected to the ceiling and from thence diffused in a soft mellow glow to all parts of the auditorium. This gives a beautiful effect and while there is abundance of light in all parts of the room, there is no glare to weary the eyes. On December 14, 1919, Rev. George L. Davis and Bishop Joseph Berry rededicated the newly remodeled church. Over the years the basement of the Woodsfield First UMC has been used for a variety of purposes for church and community activities for the entire village.

Currently, the United Methodist Women use the room very efficiently as a quilting bee area; the kitchen serves meals for occasional Kiwanis meetings, Retired Teachers dinners and annual Election Day lunches. The room is also used for funeral lunches for families, baby showers, wedding showers and parties for all occasions. The minister's office is located in a corner of the basement, and on the opposite wall is a large storage area used for sorting and storing items donated for the church Thrift Shop. In this large storage area, one can see the massive sandstone rough-cut stones used as the foundation for the church, and much of this Methodist Youth Fellowship and other church groups use this room for meetings and diverse groups like AARP, the Garden Club, Legal Aid and Monroe Singers.

The church basement is an important space and community meeting resource and is one of the largest in the village. The Woodsfield Methodist congregation has been known by several different names. The first hundred years or more they were known as the Methodist Episcopal Church. Then in the early part of joined, and our church has since been known as the First United Methodist Church of Woodsfield. This church congregation has been at its present location since 1836 and is within walking distance of (8-86) Continuation Sheet the 2o century, they became known at the First Methodist Episcopal Church and then the First NPS Form10-900-a 1919,the Woodsfield Methodist Episcopal Church was redecorated and all the gas fixtures were foundation dates back to the church built on this site in 1836.The basement is multi-purpose; the Section number 8 Page 13 Methodist Church.

On April 23, 1968, the Methodist Episcopal and The United Brethren churches NPS Form10-900-a OMB Approval No. 1024-0018 National Park Service National Register of Historic Places First United Methodist Church of Woodsfield Monroe County, Ohio Statement of Significance (continuation) in Woodsfield have been recorded in the Ohio Historic Inventory. The Woodsfield Presbyterian Church [MOE-100-6], built ca. 1870, was designed in the Romanesque-Gothic Revival style, while United Church of Christ [MOE-41-6], built ca. 1870, is a handsome example of a cross gabled, frame Gothic Revival church with steeple in the re-entrant angle. St. Sylvester's Church [MOE-30-6], built in 1924, is an intact example of a Late Gothic Revival stone church.

(8-86) Continuation Sheet Romanesque-Late Gothic Revival Akron Plan church in Monroe County.Three other historic churches center of social and cultural life in this community. It is the only surviving Methodist Richardsonian anyone living in the Village of Woodsfield. This church has always provided leadership and been the United States Department of the Interior Section number 8 Page 14 First United Methodist Church Monroe County, Ohio 10. Geographical Data Acreage of Property City Lot, less than one acre (Place additional UTM references on a continuation sheet) 1 17 490146 4401322 Verbal Boundary Description (Describe the boundaries of the property on a continuation sheet.) (Explain why the boundaries were selected on a continuation sheet.) 11. Form Prepared By name/title organization John Ogden co-author Church History date January 15, 2006 street & number 5713 Eliot Ct.

#372 telephone cell: 571-237-9387 city or town Alexandria state Virginia _ zip code 22311 Submit the following items with the completed form: A USGS map (7.5 or 15 minute series) indicating the property's location. Representative black and white photographs of the property. (Check with the SHPO or FPO for any additional items) street & number 136 N. Main Street telephone 740-472-1592 city or town Woodsfield Paperwork Reduction Act Statement: This information is being collected for applications to the National Register of Historic Places to nominate properties for listing or determine eligibility for listing, to list properties, and to amend existing listings. Response to this request is required to obtain a benefit in accordance with the National Historic Preservation Act, as amended (16 U.S.C. 470 et seq.).

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state Ohio NPS Form 10-900-a OMB Approval No. 1024-0018 United States Department of the Interior National Park Service First United Methodist Church of Woodsfield Monroe County, Ohio The nominated property is located in Woodsfield, Monroe County, OH. Boundary is based upon village lot auditor's evaluation parcel No. 5-370600.5000 Monroe County Auditor's Office, Woodsfield, OH (8-86) Continuation Sheet Boundary Justification Verbal Boundary Description Boundary represents the property historically associated with the First United Methodist Church in National Register of Historic Places 10 Page 15 Section number NPS Form10-900-a OMB Approval No.

1024-0018 United States Department of the Interior National Park Service Section number Additional Documentation Page 16 First Methodist Church of Woodsfield Monroe County, Ohio Transcript of letter from Jeremiah Hollister to Archibald Woods, Wheeling, Virginia (West Virginia), 12 February 1834, Folder: 1907, 1 page, ALS - Lots sold by Samuel H. Guthrie to the Methodist Episcopal Church. Archibald Woods Papers, Manuscripts and Rare Book Department, Swem Library, College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, VA.

Woodsfield Feb 12' 1834 Dear Sir I received yours favor (?)a few days Since on theSubject of taxeson your Lotts immediately after receiving the Lease 1 Contracted with D Person (sic) to pay the tax on Lott No 36 Lott No 99 l paid my self - I expected him to pay the tax and never took a thought when I Saw the advertisement that it was your Lott thinking pearson (sic) would see it paid however pearson agree to Redeem it and has done So I informed driggs and guthrie on the Same day they Bought it that if Pearson did nor pay it I would it was rong (sic) for them to Say any thing to any person but me or Pearson - however the matter is arranged I can inform you that it is Certain guthrie has Sold two Lotts to the Methodist Episcopal Soon as they want to put the Church under Contract we Contemplate Building 49 by 50 of brick 16 feet Storie the No of the Lotts I do not know now But Suppose them to be the Same you mention I think they Lay about 3 or 4 Lotts north of William Masons Lott 22 the treasurer informs me is paid by Mr Guthrie I remain Sir your most humble Jer Hollister original handwritten letter have been retained.

The original deed was destroyed in a fire in the Monroe County Court House. Lot 10 where the present church is located was identified on the earliest plats for the village. The 1812 plat of lots in Woodsfield was entered for recording June 4th, 1812 in Belmont County, OH and recorded June sth the same month on Book D page 214. Monroe County had not yet been formed, and the area where Woodsfield is located was in Belmont County. (8-86) Continuation Sheet Church and has received full payment Seventy five dollars they are waiting for a Deed and wish it National Register of Historic Places NOTE:There was no punctuation in the original letter, and the spellings and capitalization from the NPS Form10-900-a OMB Approval No.

1024-0018 National Park Service Section numberBibliography Page 17 First United Methodist Church of Woodsfield Monroe County, Ohio American Historical Society, "History of Ohio,' 1925, Vol. IV, pp 125-26 Archbold, Miss Ann (of Woodsfield, Ohio), A Book for the Married and Single, The Grave and the Gay, and Especially Designed for Steamboat Passengers, East Plainfield, OH: Office of the Practical Preacher, 1850 Benson, Rev. John, "Historical Data on the Methodist Church in Monroe County," First UMC archive, Woodsfield, OH, 1950 Historical Society, Inc." The Tracker, Summer 1978, Vol. 22, No.

4 edition, 1977 Carnegie Corporation of New York, 1906-1909 letters dealing with grant for Barckhoff organ, microfilm reel #66D, Carnegie Corporation Papers, Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University, NY Cass, Edward H., Hidden Treasures, the Ohio River and Western Railway, Hillsboro, OR, Timber Times, 1997 Cole, Charles C., Lion of the Forest - James B. Finley Frontier Reformer, Lexington, University of Kentucky Press, 1994 Cranmer, Hon. Gibson Lamb, compiled by, History of Wheeling City and Ohio County, West Virginia and Representative Citizens, "History is Philosophy Teaching by Examples." 1776-1900 Published by Biographical Pub. Co., George Richmond, Pres.; S. Harmer Neff, Sec'y; C.R. Arnold, Treas. Chicago, Devore, J. H., "WAR HEROINE - Thrilling Experience of Mrs. Mary J.

Devore as Prisoner of War," The Spirit of Democracy dated April 3, 1935, page 7, Woodsfield, OH Fedorchak, Catharine Foreaker, Monroe County, Ohio Records, Vols. I- XII, privately published, 1960-1975, Genealogy Room, Monroe County Library, Woodsfield, OH Bibliography (8-86) Continuation Sheet National Register of Historic Places Illinois, 1902 United States Department of the Interior Brown, Vernon, Carl Barckhoff and the Barckhoff Church Organ Company, "Journal of the Organ Caldwell. Martha B., Annals of Shawnee Methodist Mission, Topeka, The KS Historical Society, 2nd OMB Approval No. 1024-0018 National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Section number Bibliography Page 18 First United Methodist Church of Woodsfield Monroe County, Ohio Bibliography (continuation) Fedorchak, Catharine Foreaker, Family Research in Monroe County, Ohio, Apollo, PA, Closson Press, Vols.

I - X, 1997-2003 Fellows, Stephen Norris, History of the Upper lowa Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church 1856-906, Cedar Rapids, lowa, Laurence Press Co., 1907 Greene, Rev. Philip, Special Collection, Vol. 4, Call No. Mss 7652, Box 6554, Alderman Library, UVA, Charlottesville, VA Haley, Harold P., "Monroe County, Ohio" Sect' y of Chamber of Commerce booklet compiled 1969 Hardesty, H. H., History of Monroe County, Mount Vernon, OH, Atlas Publishing Co., 1882 Howe, Henry, Historical Collections of Ohio, published 1896, Norwalk, Oh, The Laning Printing Co., Hunter, William F., "Sketches of Monroe County," read before Monroe County Historical Society 4 January 1860, Monroe County Historical Society, Woodsfield, OH Vol.10, pp 165-219 Lee, Jessie, A Short History of the Methodists in the US, Magill and Cone, 1810 Lichliter, M. D.

edited by, James Jackson Mcllyar, Preacher-Evangelist-Freemason - An Autobiography, privately published, 1912 Ludey, Charles A, Decision Reserved, Philadelphia: Dorance & Company Publishers, 1941 Maienknecht, T. A. and Maienknecht, S. B., Monroe County, Ohio: A History, Evansville, IN, Whipporwill Pubs, 1989 published Woodsfield, OH Archaeological and Historical Society, Vol. 30, 1921 Continuation Sheet NPS Form10-900-a (8-86) King, I. F.,"Introduction of Methodism in Ohio," Ohio Archaeological and Historical Quarterly, United States Department of the Interior Monroe County Historical Society,"Monroe County Heritage"dated Spring 2004,Vol.18,Issue 1, Morris, Hon. James R., "ASSASSINATION OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN," Columbus, OH, Ohio State Vol. II NPS Form10-900-a OMB Approval No.

1024-0018 United States Department of the Interior National Park Service Continuation Sheet Section number Bibliography Page 19 First United Methodist Church of Woodsfield Monroe County, Ohio Bibliography (continuation) Noble County, Ohio History of, published by L. H. Watkins & Co, Chicago, 1880 Oberlin College archives, Oberlin, OH - Group: 7-Treasurer's Ofc; Series: Correspondence 1822- 1907, Folder: July-Aug. 1842 - Box #6 Ogden, Elizabeth McElfresh and John Ogden, Highlights in the History of the First United Methodist Church of Woodsfield, Ohio, Beallsville, OH, Raven Rocks Press, 2004. Polk, R.L. Columbus City Directory. 1899.

Robinson, Doris (Johnson), Robinson-Hogue Family History, self-published, 1999 Siebert, Wilbur H., Mysteries of the Underground Railroad published by Peter Smith, Gloucester, MA, Smeltzer, Wallace Guy, Methodism on the Headwaters of the Ohio, Nashville, Parthenon Press, 1961 Stevens, Don Lorenzo, "Archbold Genealogy and Selected Family Records," East Lansing, MI, Copy Graph Services, 1978 Strickland, W. P., Autobiography of James B. Finley, Cincinnati, B. P. Thompson printer, 1855 Sweet, William Warren, Circuit-Rider Days "Along the Ohio', New York, Methodist Book Concern, Versteeg, John M. and John D. Green, editors, Methodism: Ohio Area (1812-1962), Ohio Area Sesquicentennial Committee, 1962 Ward, Roy L. and Robert L.

Morris, WPA Form 20HR Survey of Local Historical Records - 1936 Historical Survey dated January 26, 1940, Ohio Historical Society, Columbus, OH White, James F., Protestant Worship and Church Architecture, Oxford University Press, 1964 Wims, Billy, "Wims Whims" Woodsfield, OH: The Woodsfield Publishing Company, booklet 1922 1968 1923 (8-86) National Register of Historic Places Co., 1969 Smeltzer, Wallace Guy, Methodism in Western Pennsylvania, Little Valley, NY, The Straight Pub. NPS Form10-900-a OMB Approval No. 1024-0018 National Park Service Continuation Sheet First United Methodist Church of Woodsfield Monroe County, Ohio Bibliography (continuation) Wolf, Carolyn Zogg, "Nine Communities of Monroe County," sponsored by Citizens National Bank, Woodsfield, OH, 1964 Woods, Archibald, Collection of Papers, Warren 1.

Burger Special Collections, Earl Gregg Swem Library, College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, VA, Box 18, Folder 1907 ADDITIONAL RESOURCES Records of First United Methodist Church, 136 North Main Street, Woodsfield, OH 43793 - historical archive files 1850-present Minutes of Pittsburgh Annual Conference 1860- Methodist Episcopal Church- Report of Committee on Memoirs, Archives, Ohio Wesleyan Library, Delaware, OH Ohio Historic Inventory, First UMC of Woodsfield, OH, MOE-62-6, OHS Columbus, OH WPA Form 20HR, Church Records Form Methodist Church Woodsfield, OH,OHS Archives Library Series 1160, 54184, Box 9, Columbus, OH Monroe County Republican dated 18 December 1905, Vol. 7, No.

5 published Woodsfield, OH The Times Recorder published Zanesville, OH issues 1923-1951 newspaperarchive.com The Zanesville Signal published Zanesville, OH issues_1923-1951 newspaperarchive.com Kopp, Rita, "Monroe County, Ohio Newspaper Abstracts," Apollo, PA, Closson Press: Vol. I (1990) - The Spirit of Democracy 7 Oct. 1897 - 28 Dec. 1899 and 1910 The Monroe Gazette 13 Feb. 1893 - 31 Jan. 1894 Vol. II (1992) - Woodsfield Republican 14 Sep. - 21 Sep. 1860 Vol. III (1994) - The Spirit of Democracy 7 Jan. 1868 - 31 May 1870, 7 June 1870- 31 Dec. 1872 Vol. IV (1994) - The Spirit of Democracy 7 Jan. 1873 - 16 Feb. 1875, 7 Apr.

1892 - 27 June 1895 (8-86) NEWSPAPERS "The Spirit of Democracy 31 Dec.1862-31 Dec.1867 United States Department of the Interior Vol.V (2000)-The Spirit of Democracy 8 Mar.1844-25Aug.1853 National Register of Historic Places The Spirit of Democracy dated 12 September 1860, Vol. XVII, No. 27, published Woodsfield, OH NPS Form 10-900-a OMB Approval No. 1024-0018 National Park Service First United Methodist Church of Woodsfield, Monroe County, Ohio Section number Photographs Page 21 The following information applies to all enclosed photographs.

Name of Property: First United Methodist Church Name of photographer: John Ogden Type of film: Kodak, TriX Type of paper: Kodak Date of photographs: June 2005 Location of original negatives: Historical archives First UMC 136 North Main St., Woodsfield, OH 43793 DIRECTION OF CAMERA 1 of 12 First UMC main entrance w/1907 addition on right side 2 of 12 Top of bell tower over main entrance 3 of 12 First UMC of Woodsfield, OH 4 of 12 Main altar and Barckhoff pipe organ 5 of 12 Altar from old church (1860-1898) 6 of 12 7 of 12 Sanctuary and social room with sliding partition 8 of 12 9 of 12 10 of 12 Stained glass windows on North wallof sanctuary Knights of Pythias stained glass window on South Tower Side of church w/1907 addition to SS rooms DESCRIPTION NUMBER (8-86) Continuation Sheet Sanctuary from altar with doors reopened By John Ogden National Register of Historic Places Stained glass windows on front wall of sanctuary Cornerstone on right side of main entrance United States Department of the Interior City: Woodsfield County: Monroe State: Ohio NPS Form10-900-a OMB Approval No.

1024-0018 National Park Service Continuation Sheet Section number Timeline Page 22 First United Methodist Church of Woodsfield Monroe County, Ohio Methodist circuit riders were preaching as early as 1802 along the Ohio River between Clarington and Captina in what is now Monroe County. Methodism Archaeological and Historical Quarterly, Vol. 10, - "Introduction of Methodism in Ohio" by I. F. King, pps 165-219 The religious history of Monroe County dates back to before 1804. There were no churches before that but occasional religious services were held by the Baptist and the Methodists at the home of settlers in winter. In summer, services were held in barns and groves... Undated manuscript titled "History of Indians, Wild of Luella Williams of Woodsfield. Monroe County Historical Society.

Woodsfield, OH Methodist services were held on the 2d floor of the log courthouse built in This room was used for all community meetings and gatherings as well as for a courtroom. The reported cost for erecting this log courthouse was $137. The Spirit of Democracy, Apr. 27, 1939, Woodsfield, OH "Commissioners Journal Uncovered" ministers to preach the Methodist gospel in Woodsfield. They were circuit- riding ministers traveling and preaching on the circuit in the area of Monroe County in SE Ohio. Conference records show Rev. Isaac Reynolds was admitted on trial to the Kentucky Conference and received full membership in He transferred to the Ohio Conference in 1824 and to the Pittsburgh Conference in 1825. He was appointed on the Monroe Circuit in 1824-1825 and again in 1829 and 1830. Caldwell's Atlas of Monroe County, OH by J. A.

Caldwell, C.E., Atlas Publishing Co, Mount Vernon, OH, 1898, "H. H. Hardesty's History of Monroe County," 1882 - Center Township," p 215 A Methodist camp meeting was held on the land of Levin and Esther Okey north of Woodsfield about 1824 when the first Methodist Church building was being erected in Woodsfield. The camp meeting was located between the tiny village and the present county buildings (old Infirmary) in the northwest quarter of # 30 T-4, R-5. The Spirit of Democracy, ca.

1972 Woodsfield, OH, "Historical Sites and Structures" by Clyde Decker There was Methodist preaching throughout Center Township from about 1810 1804 1824-1830 1824-1834 1802-1815 1816-1824 Timeline (8-86) National Register of Historic Places United States Department of the Interior Revs.Isaac Reynolds and Rev.Andrew Coleman were among the first was introduced into Woodsfield in 1815."The "Ohio History Quarterly"Ohio Woodsfield. The 2nd floor was a courtroom entered by an outside side stairway. Animals and Early Settlements of Monroe County." by an unknown author from the collection NPS Form10-900-a OMB Approval No.

1024-0018 United States Department of the Interior National Park Service Continuation Sheet First United Methodist Church of Woodsfield Monroe County, Ohio until 1824 or 1825 when the Methodist Episcopal Church built their first church in what is today Pioneer Cemetery on Sycamore Street in Woodsfield. This church was in use until 1836. An 1895 special edition of The Monroe Gazette published in Woodsfield had this information, the M. E. church is one of Woodsfield's oldest religious organizations having been established in 1823, over 71 years ago. The first pastor was a Rev. Armstrong. 1834, the M. E. congregation bought lot 10 and probably lot 11 from Samuel Pioneer Cemetery to the Presbyterians and built a brick church on lot 10 on North Main Street, which is the same site where the present day church is located. This building was described as 45 by 50 of brick 16 feet storie.

Letter from Jeremiah Hollister, Woodsfield, OH to Archibald Woods, Wheeling, VA [i.e. West Virginia], 12 Feb. 1834. Archibald Woods Papers, Box 18, Folder: 1907, Warren L. Burger Special Collections, Earl Gregg Swem Library, College of William & Mary, Williamsburg, VA Contractor and builder of the 3rd church was William Barlow of Summerfield This church was dedicated on September 2, 1860. The Spirit of Democracy dated 8 August 1860 article titled "Dedication" - The M. E. Church, in Woo-field, will be dedicated to the worship of God, Sabbath, Sept 2n Contractor and builder of this church was Hubbard, Helbling& Co. of Woodsfield, OH. On 10 October 1898, the cornerstone for the present day OH "Reopening Exercises" dedicated 16 July 1899 by Presiding Elder, D. C. Osborne of Barnesville, OH. The Spirit of Democracy dated Thursday July 20, 1899 (Vol. 56, No.

26) organ to replace the small pump organ then in use. In 1907, the 1899 church structure was remodeled to the church that exists today. At that time, the first floor hallway on the South side of the building was added with the Gothic tower and the stained glass window donated by the Knights of Pythias. The Spirit of Democracy, Thursday, Dec. 18, 1919, Vol. 76, Woodsfield, OH "Reopening Exercises" 1898 1899 1906-1907 1859-1860 1834-1860 (8-86) National Register of Historic Places Timeline (continuation) The new Richardsonian Romanesque Late Gothic Revival brick church was Guthrie.In 1836,they sold their original frame M.E.church and grounds in In 1906,Rev.R. C.Wusternberg applied for a Carnegie grant to install a pipe Section number Timeline Page 23 church was laid. The Spirit of Democracy, Thursday, Dec. 18,1919, Vol. 76,Woodsfield, NPS Form10-900-a OMB Approval No.

1024-0018 National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Section number Timeline Page 24 First United Methodist Church of Woodsfield Monroe County, Ohio Letter dated from Carnegie Foundation dated 9 March 1907 indicates the grant will pay half the cost of a pipe organ. The cost of the pipe organ was $3100 and $1500 was given by Andrew Carnegie. Carnegie Corporation of New York, 1906-1909 letters dealing with grant for Barckhoff organ, microfilm reel #66D, Carnegie Corporation Papers, Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University, NY - The long expected pipe organ for the Woodsfield M. E. church met with another short delay at Bellaire yesterday, although it is believed that this will not be very material and that the dedication will take place Sunday as arranged. The organ was being brought up from Pomeroy on a boat.

On trying to land at Bellaire, a wheel was broken in the boat which made landing there impossible, Republican dated Thursday, April 11, 1907 (Vol. 8, No. 38) The boat carrying the remaining parts of the new pipe organ for the M. E. church, finally made its landing at Bellaire and was brought out to Woodsfield, and is being put in Dedication services for the newly remodeled and enlarged church began Sunday Thursday, Dec. 18, 1919, Vol. 76, Woodsfield, OH "Reopening Exercises" In 1919, the Woodsfield Methodist Episcopal Church was repaired, redecorated and modernized, and all the gas fixtures were electrified. The Spirit of Democracy issue dated Thursday, December 14, 1919, "Beautiful Lights" - Church archives In 1947, the church was again redecorated and repaired with gifts including new cross, brass altar vases and candlesticks, new hymnals and shrubbery for the exterior.

Records in Church Archives, First UMC, 136 North Main Street, Woodsfield, OH In 1959, the outside of the building was sandblasted and waterproofed for $6000. Records in Church Archives, First UMC, 136 North Main Street, Woodsfield, OH 1907 1919 1947 43793 (8-86) place... United States Department of the Interior In the Monroe County Republican dated Monday,April 8,1907(Vol.8No.37) Timeline 1959 so the boat went on to Pittsburgh carrying the organ..In the Monroe County lights, the chimes and amplification for the organ, a bulletin board, an electric NPS Form 10-900-a OMB Approval No. 1024-0018 United States Department of the Interior Section number Timeline Page 25 First United Methodist Church of Woodsfield Monroe County, Ohio Vinyl siding was added to the wooden portion of the back of the church to protect it from further deterioration and damage.

Records in Church Archives, First UMC, 136 North Main Street, Woodsfield, OH 43793 Mike Stoffel of Pat's Gift Shop, Woodsfield, OH added a Cat's Meow of the was issued as a celebration of the Centennial 1898-1998 of the current church building. Records in Church Archives, First UMC, 136 North Main Street, Woodsfield, OH There were exterior structural repairs in 2001 and 2002 to include stone repair, brick replacement and re-cementing and replacement and strengthening for the tops of the battlements and the bell tower. A damaged and leaking skylight was removed in the social room. The original gabled roof was slate, which had been repair it, and a new shingle roof was added. In the summer of 2002, there was a damaging hailstorm, which required the roof to be replaced once again.

Records in Church Archives, First UMC, 136 North Main Street, Woodsfield, OH 43793 The double doors on the south side of the church were replaced by metal doors after severe deterioration of the original wooden doors and the replacement 1" floor basement door entrance on the north side of the church was replaced by a metal door in 2004. Records in Church Archives, First UMC, 136 North Main Street, Woodsfield, OH 43793 1992 1998 2001-2002 2003-2004 43793 (8-86) wooden doors. The metal doors were also added for fire safety purposes.

The Continuation Sheet repaired many times until the slate became so fragile it was no longer possible to National Register of Historic Places National Park Service First UMC to the previously issued sculptures of historic village buildings.This Timeline (continuation) L SIDE MALM EntRANce *Cornerstone Woodsfield, Ohio 43793 MONROE COUNTY, OH NORTH CLASSROOM HALL ORGAN CHOIR AREA AKRON PLAN AREA VESTIBULE FIRST FLOOR SANCTUARY PIPES NURSERY COMMUNITY AREA Fixst United Methodist ChuRcH SIDE ENTRANCI COMMON I3G UORTN MAIN ST NATIONAL PARK SERVICE NAME : DATE OF 16TH DAY: N PDIL: N PERIOD: PROGRAM UNAPPROVED: N SLR DRAFT: N COMMENT WAIVER: N ABSTRACT/ SUMMARY COMMENTS: RECOM.

/CRITERIA DOCUMENTATION see attached comments Y/N see attached SLR Y/N TELEPHONE 6/30/06 RETURN 7/29/06 MULTIPLE DISCIPLINE DATE REJECT 8/13/06 ACCEPT REVIEWER NATIONAL: EVALUATION/RETURN SHEET OTHER: If a nomination is returned to the nominating authority, the NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES DATE RECEIVED: UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR REASONS FOR REVIEW: DATE OF WEEKLY LIST: DATE OF 45TH DAY: STATE & COUNTY: OHIO, Monroe DATE OF PENDING LIST: 7/14/06 LESS THAN 5O YEARS: Batered n the Photo#1 Top of belltowerover main entrance Woodsfield Mohroe Ohio photo 2 First United Methodist Church First LIMC of Woodsfield, Ohio Woodsfield Monroe Ohio Woodsfield Monroe Ohio First Luited Methodist Church Woodsfield Monroe Ohio 1898 First Lnited Methodist Church Woodsfield Monroe Ohio Stained glass windows Northwallos sanetuary CHARITY PRESENTED BY KNIGHTSOF PYTHIAS Knights of Pythiasstainedglass Window ou South Tower Woodsfielb Monroe Ohio Woodssield Monroe Ohio photo #12 7.5 MINUTE SERIES (TOPOGRAPHIC) WOODSFIELD QUADRANGLE UNITED STATES GEOLOGICAL SURVEY WOODSFIELD, OHIO 1994 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR REC'D BY OHPO MAR 16 2006 To: Ohio Historical Society % Preservation office 567 East Hudson Street Columbus, Ohio 43211-1030 JUN 302006 From: Suzanne Pollock P.O.

Box 634 Woodsfield, Ohio 43747 March 14, 2006 It has come to my attention that the First United Methodist Church of Woodsfield, Ohio our small community with a rich history of dedicated people leaving a wonderful legacy. Today's members continue that legacy. As a part of preserving this rich heritage, Mr. John Ogden and his mother, Elizabeth Ogden, have led the extensive drive to record and preserve the history of this church and its membership through a book, Highlights in the History of the First United Methodist Church of Woodsfield, Ohio. We are indeed proud of their intense search on our behalf. Thank You for considering the First United Methodist Church for the Historic Sincerely, Monroe Arts Council Steven Gordon recognition list.This will indeed be an honor for this small community.

RECEIVED 2280 is being reviewed for the Historical recognition list.The church is a beautiful structure in Dear Mr. Gordon: REC'D BY OHPO MAR 24 2006 142 Andover Road Woodstield, Ohio 43793 RECEIVED March 21, 2006 JUN 3 0 2006 NAT. REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES NATIONAL PARK SERVICE Ohio Historic Preservation Office 567 East Hudson Street Columbus, Ohio 43211-1030 ATTENTION: Stephen C. Gordon Dear Mr. Gordon: It is my understanding the First United Methodist Church of Woodsfield has applied to be placed on the National Historic Register.

As a life long resident of Southeast Ohio and a former Minister for the Circle of Friends Charge of the United Methodist Church in northern Monroe County, 1 am Though one examining the Church building will notice the stained glass windows, balcony seating, Barckhoff pipe organ and other architectural features; it is the leadership the Church has provided over the last 175 years to the community that has made the Church and its congregation unique. For nearly forty years I have watched the First United Methodist Church of Please consider these insights as you arrive at your decision. Sincerely, application. Rusty Atkinson Ohio Historical Society writing in support of the First United Methodist Church of Woodsfield's Woodsfield maintain their Church with the care and respect due its rich heritage. PROBATE AND JUVENILE DIVISIONS WALTER R. STARR, JUDGE KATHIE D.

DARRAH PROBATE COURT PROBATE DEPUTY CLERK JUVENILE COURT DEIRDRE OLLOM JUVENILE DEPUTY CLERK/ GRANT ADMINISTRATOR FAX #: 740-472-2520 101 NORTH MAIN STREET, ROOM 39 WOODSFIELD, OHIO 43793 RECEIVED : 2280 JUN 3 0 2006 March 21, 2006 Ohio Historical Society Ohio Historic Preservation Office 567 East Hudson Street Columbus, Ohio 43211-1030 ATTENTION: Stephen C. Gordon Dear Mr. Gordon: mountains and valleys of Southeast Ohio. By 1825 the early Methodist settlers built their first Church in Woodsfield. In The fourth and present First United Methodist Church of Woodsfield was decorated with carved oak woodwork and stained glass windows. to grow. 740-472-5790 740-472-1654 these qualities unique to our culture.

strong continuous interplay of faith, family, church and community in Appalachian completed in July 1899.This was built in Gothic Revival Architecture.It is In 1802 Methodist Circuit Riders met the religious needs of the rugged settlers in culture.The First United Methodist Church of Woodsfield is a sterling example of Again in 1860 a third Methodist Church was built as the congregation continued As a Common Pleas Judge for Monroe County, Ohio, I am well aware of the MONROE COUNTY COURT OF COMMON PLEAS REC'D BY OHPO MAR 2 3 2006 As often occurs in Appalachia, throughout the years families pass from one maintaining the Church. The First United Methodist Church of Woodsfield has families that have cared for the Church for 7, 8 and even 9 generations. These families still attend, still maintain and care for the First United Methodist Church of Woodsfield and the people of the congregation.

Faith and family are intimately entwined in Appalachian culture. The First United Methodist Church of Woodsfield is an excellent example of Appalachian faith, family and church maintaining itself over generations. placed on the National Historic Register. Very truly yours, Walter R. Starr Common Pleas Judge Probate and Juvenile Divisions WRS/do For these values I whole heartedly urge you to grant the Church's request to be generation to the next not only their religious belief but the responsibility of RECEIVED JUN 3 0 2006 NAT. REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES - NATIONAL PARK SERVICE June 26, 2006 Ms. Jan Matthews, Associate Director and Keeper of the National Register of Historic Places 1201 I (Eye) Street, NW Washington DC 20005 Dear Ms. Matthews: Property Documentation cover form.

All appropriate notification procedures have been followed NEW SUBMISSION Kenilworth Avenue Historic District West Alexandria Depot Federal and State Correctional Institutions in Ohio Multiple Property Documentation Cover Form If you have questions or comments about these documents, please contact the National Register staff in the Ohio Historic Preservation Office at (614) 298-2000. State Historic Preservation Officer Ohio Historic Preservation Office 567 East Hudson Street, Columbus, Ohio 43211-1030 ph: 614.298.2000 fx: 614.298.2037 COUNTY Montgomery Monroe Enclosures Statewide www.ohiohistory.org Sincerely, Preble National Register OHIO OHIO HISTORICAL SOCIETY Rachel Tooker First United Methodist Church for these new submissions. Enclosed please find three (3)new National Register nominations and one (l) new Multiple HISTORY JUN 3 0 2006 203 S, SYCAMORE ST.

WOODSFIELD, OHIO 43793 RBC'D BY OHPO MAR 23 2006 - RECEIVED : 2200 DELVEN WC DEVORE REC'D BY OHPO MAR 23 2006 Woodsfield, Ohio 43793 RECEIVED 2280 JUN 3 0 2006 Ohio Historical Society Ohio Historic Preservation Office Attn; Stephen C. Gordon 567 East Hudson St. Columbus, Oh 43211-1030 Dear Mr. Gordon: As president of the Monroe County Historical Society, 1 am writing to request that you approve the First Methodist Church of Woodsfield, Ohio for historic recognition. It is one of our finest old buildings in Woodsfield as well as in Monroe County. I especially like the original entrance and front doors to the structure. They have an appeal and make a statement of strength and endurance as you enter.

The whole building is structurally sound and has been kept in excellent In addition to the building, the historical committee of the church has recently written a recognition as possible so that future generations will appreciate the efforts of our ancestry. Sincerely, Bob Indermuhle, Pres. Woodsfield, Ohio repair. book on the history of the congregation.It is impressive when groups take action to preserve labor in this and other recent projects by our members.Please give the building as much Monroe County Historical Society history such as is being taken in Woodsfield by the Ogdens and others. Our historical society has been active for 30 years and we are seeing the fruits of our P. O. Box 538