Methodist Episcopal Church (Hibernia, New Jersey)

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Location419 Green Pond Road, Hibernia, New Jersey
Coordinates 40°56′44″N74°29′40″W / 40.94556°N 74.49444°W / 40.94556; -74.49444 (Methodist Episcopal Church of Hibernia) Coordinates: 40°56′44″N74°29′40″W / 40.94556°N 74.49444°W / 40.94556; -74.49444 (Methodist Episcopal Church of Hibernia)
Area0.3 acres (0.12 ha)
Built1869 (1869)
Architectural styleGothic Revival
NRHP reference No. 11000448 [1]
NJRHP No.2240 [2]
Significant dates
Added to NRHPJuly 14, 2011
Designated NJRHPMay 24, 2011

The Methodist Episcopal Church, also known as the Methodist Episcopal Church of Hibernia, is a historic church built in 1869 and located at 419 Green Pond Road in the Hibernia section of Rockaway Township, Morris County, New Jersey. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on July 14, 2011, for its significance in architecture and industry. [3] Since 1970, the building has been used as a branch of the Rockaway Township Free Public Library. [4]

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History

Hibernia was home to the workers of the nearby Hibernia mines. Using funds from the iron mining companies, the New Jersey Mining Company built the church in 1869 using Carpenter Gothic architectural style, an adoptation of Gothic Revival architecture using simpler materials. In 1953, the property was sold to the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church. In 1969, it was sold to the Rockaway Township Lions Club, who in turn sold it for a nominal $1 to be used as a public library. [3]

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References

  1. "National Register Information System  (#11000448)". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. November 2, 2013.
  2. "New Jersey and National Registers of Historic Places - Morris County" (PDF). New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection - Historic Preservation Office. March 23, 2021. p. 21.
  3. 1 2 Hickey, Margaret M. (December 2010). National Register of Historic Places Registration Form: Methodist Episcopal Church of Hibernia. National Park Service via National Archives Catalog for New Jersey. With accompanying 16 photos. (Downloading may be slow. )
  4. "Library History". Rockaway Township Free Public Library.