First United Methodist Church - Lancaster, PA
Posted by: bluesnote
N 40° 02.586 W 076° 18.294
18T E 388681 N 4433356
A historic church in downtown Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Waymark Code: WM15HPQ
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 01/08/2022
Views: 1
The plaque says, "Founded April 11, 1848, at the First Methodist Episcopal Church on this site. Its purpose was to foster the advancement of medical knowledge, relieve suffering, and promote the health of the community. Samuel Humes, M.D. of Lancaster was the first president."
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1890
Age of Church building determined by?: Cornerstone or plaque
If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Methodist
If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: From: 8:15 AM To: 10:30 AM
If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Sunday
Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: 8:15 AM
Street address of Church: 29 East Walnut Street Lancaster, PA. 17602
Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed
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