Philadelphia Methodist Church

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Philadelphia Methodist Church
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Location in United States
Nearest city Melbourne, Arkansas
Coordinates 36°6′39″N91°52′0″W / 36.11083°N 91.86667°W / 36.11083; -91.86667 Coordinates: 36°6′39″N91°52′0″W / 36.11083°N 91.86667°W / 36.11083; -91.86667
Arealess than one acre
Built1858
ArchitectWicks, Samuel L.
NRHP reference No. 76000420 [1]
Added to NRHPSeptember 29, 1976

The Philadelphia Methodist Church is a historic church in rural central Izard County, Arkansas, USA. It is located on County Road 15, northeast of Melbourne near the small community of Larkin, which was originally known as Philadelphia. It is a simple wood-frame structure with a gable roof, and rests on a stone foundation. Built in 1858, it is believed to be the oldest church in the county, and one of the few antebellum era churches left in the state. [2]

The church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. "NRHP nomination for Philadelphia Methodist Church". Arkansas Preservation. Retrieved 2015-01-03.