1899 Dedication of Yorktown M. E. Church (25 Jun).
The church received its first deed in 1875 on land that was set aside by Oliver H. Smith when he platted the town. By 1898, the church had outgrown the structure. The building was moved and another church was built on the same site. The church sat on the corner of Walnut and High Streets in Yorktown on lot 90.
In 1950, a major remodeling project was undertaken at the Methodist Church. Christmas services were held in the morning and a wedding was planned for the afternoon of December 24. Shortly after services were dismissed, smoke was seen coming from the south part of the sanctuary. High winds at the height of the fire blew sparks to several parts of town, setting fire to the roof of the neighboring school building and several houses in the area. The church was completely destroyed by the fire. Services were held in the school until a new building was completed.
In 1961, fire once again threatened the church. Thanks to the quick action by some passers-by and the local fire department, the tower area was the only portion of the building damaged.
Probably around the turn of the century. The young men are not known.
The Yorktown Methodist Episcopal Church built their first church in January 1875. The churches were supported by ministers who rode a circuit to minister to the people. The earliest churches in Yorktown met in homes and the school house.
Just 23 years after building the first church, they had outgrown it. The old church was moved to another site and another church built in the same location on the corner of High and Walnut Streets. These boys pose sometime after 1898 in front of the brick structure. The church had a fire in 1950 The structure is still in use in 2021 by the Baptist Church.
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