Object Record
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Metadata
Object Name |
Church |
Source |
Mount Ayr Depot Museum |
Iowa History Era Tag |
Prosperity to the Depression (1897-1939) |
Chronological Tag |
The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930) |
Catalog Number |
2018.021.008 |
Credit line |
Mount Ayr Depot Museum - Mount Ayr, Iowa |
Description |
This is a photograph of the Methodist Episcopal Church located in Mount Ayr, Iowa. The building, which was dedicated on April 28, 1912, was located in the same location as the wood-framed church that preceded it. The church building is still used to this day. Content can be used with the following standards: 3rd grade SS 3.28 Cultural Contributions in a lesson on town expansion on the early 1900s. For any use other than instructional resources, please check with the organization that owns this item regarding copyright restrictions. |
Additional Research & Sources |
The first Methodist Church of Mount Ayr was built in 1870 under pastor Adam Burris. The church was completed in 1871 and stood until 1911, when growing church numbers led to a call for a larger church by pastor W.E. Hardway. The old church was sold for $200 and the new church was constructed on the corner of Madison and Pierce Street. The church was completed in 1912 at the price of $26,508.70. On Easter Sunday evening of 1913, a bad storm toppled the two chimneys and caused the roof to cave. |
Notes on Related Objects |
Object is related to the following library resources, which can be found by searching the catalog number in the advanced search section: Catalog #: 2018.045.072- The Story of Iowa: A Children's History 2018.045.094 From Ackley to Zwingle: The Origins of Iowa Place Names 2018.045.202- The First Century of Congregationalism in Iowa |
Primary/Secondary Source |
Significant - Local |
County Tag |
Ringgold |
Relation |
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Multimedia Links |
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Search Terms |
Religion Towns Churches |
Legal Status |
Ownership of this resource is held by the Mount Ayr Depot Museum and has been provided here for educational purposes only, specifically for use in the Iowa Museum Association's "Teaching Iowa History" project. It may not be downloaded, reproduced or distributed in any format without written permission from the Rights Holder. For information on U.S. and International copyright laws, consult an attorney. |
