Simpson United Methodist Church

Simpson United Methodist Church
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
New Jersey Register of Historic Places
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Location	High and Jefferson Streets, Perth Amboy, New Jersey
Coordinates	40°30′32″N74°15′56″W / 40.50889°N 74.26556°W / 40.50889; -74.26556
Built	1867 (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

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, New Jersey, 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]}

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]

View along High Street, note the town clock

See also

• National Register of Historic Places listings in Middlesex County, New Jersey

References

1. "National Register Information System – (#79001510)". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
2. "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.
3. 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