First Methodist Episcopal Church | |
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Location | 4451 Second St., Port Hope, Michigan |
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Coordinates | 43°56′22″N82°42′59″W / 43.93944°N 82.71639°W Coordinates: 43°56′22″N82°42′59″W / 43.93944°N 82.71639°W |
Area | less than one acre |
Built | 1880 |
Built by | John Geltz, John Crew |
Architectural style | Gothic |
MPS | Port Hope MPS |
NRHP reference No. | 87001963 [1] |
Added to NRHP | November 20, 1987 |
The First Methodist Episcopal Church, also known as the Red Church, is a historic church located at 4451 Second Street in Port Hope, Michigan. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1987. [1]
The First Methodist Episcopal Church in Port Hope was established in August, 1858 by a circuit-riding preacher. The congregation constructed this church building for a place to worship in 1880-82. Although the names of the architect and carpenter are not known, it is known that John Geltz and John Crew did the masonry and plastering work. The building served the local Methodist congregation until 1936, when they merged with the local Presbyterian congregation. After this, the building was used for local gatherings and rented out for weddings and other events. [2]
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