Salem Bear Creek Church, Salem Evangelical Lutheran

MORAINE, OHIO, UNITED STATES

Salem Bear Creek Church, Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church

A historic district shaped by two congregations and a creek, listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1990.

At a glance

This historic district lies roughly between Union Road, Dayton Germantown Pike, and Bear Creek in Moraine, Ohio. The listed name joins two church communities: Salem Bear Creek Church and Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church.

History

The district was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1990. Its formal name also carries the designation Ellerton Lutheran and German Reformed Church District.

What you see

The district is defined by its rural setting along Bear Creek and by the roads that frame it. The landscape is the primary feature recorded in the listing.

Cultural significance

The area preserves a documented link to Lutheran and German Reformed communities in this part of Ohio. Its National Register listing reflects that shared heritage.

Key facts

Country: United States
State: Ohio
City: Moraine
Coordinates: 39.68, -84.3094
National Register of Historic Places: 1990

Practical information & getting there

The district is roughly bounded by Union Road, Dayton Germantown Pike, and Bear Creek. The address 4573 S Union Rd, Miamisburg, OH 45342 places you near the site.

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