Simpson United Methodist Church
The Simpson United Methodist Church is a historic church located at the intersection of High and Jefferson Streets in the city of Perth Amboy in Middlesex County, United States. Completed in 1867, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places on April 6, 1979, for its significance in architecture, communication, and religion.[1][3]
Simpson United Methodist Church | |
| Location | High and Jefferson Streets, Perth Amboy, New Jersey |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 40°30′32″N 74°15′56″W |
| Built | 1867 |
| Architect | Charles Graham |
| Architectural style | Italianate |
| NRHP reference No. | 79001510[1] |
| NJRHP No. | 1903[2] |
| Significant dates | |
| Added to NRHP | April 06, 1979 |
| Designated NJRHP | January 21, 1979 |
History and description
Methodism began in the city when on March 26, 1772, Francis Asbury, selected by founder John Wesley, delivered the first Methodist sermon. The Methodist Episcopal Church in Perth Amboy was organized in 1836 and built a frame church in 1838. The current, larger church was started in 1866 and completed in 1867. It was designed by the architect Charles Graham with Italianate style. Since 1870, the steeple features the town clock, owned by the city. [3]
References
- "National Register Information System – (#79001510)". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
- "New Jersey and National Registers of Historic Places – Middlesex County" (PDF). New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection - Historic Preservation Office. September 11, 2023. p. 12.
- Dudas, Jack (July 1978). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Simpson United Methodist Church". National Park Service. With accompanying 5 photos
External links
- Media related to Simpson United Methodist Church (Perth Amboy, New Jersey) at Wikimedia Commons