A 1914 Methodist Episcopal church in Charleston, West Virginia, built in a late Gothic Revival style common to early 20th-century American Protestant churches.
At a glance
Simpson Memorial United Methodist Church stands in Charleston, West Virginia. It was originally known as the Simpson Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church. The building, constructed in 1914, is a nearly square structure raised on a high foundation.
History
The congregation has continuity as a Methodist community, moving from Methodist Episcopal to United Methodist affiliation. The church building has occupied its site since 1914.
What you see
The church is executed in late Gothic Revival styling. A high pitched hipped roof covers the main volume. A platform and four-story square bell tower anchor the composition. The style includes features common to many American Protestant churches of the early 20th century.
Cultural significance
The church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1991.
Key facts
- Country: United States
- City: Charleston, West Virginia
- Coordinates: 38.3517, -81.6289
- Listed on the National Register of Historic Places: 1991
Practical information & getting there
The church is located in Charleston, West Virginia. You can find it using the coordinates provided.
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