Monroe United Methodist Church

Monroe Township, Ashtabula Co, Ohio

Monroe United Methodist Church

The Monroe United Methodist Church was started in 1835, meeting in homes and having a circuit rider come once a month to conduct services and call on the immediate families. In 1852 the parishioners decided to build a permanent home located just South of Monroe Ctr. Rd. on the East side of Rt. 7. It is still active today. Early Ministers were Rev. Summerfield, Rev. John P. Kent.

In 1956 a basement was added.

In 1961, the Hammond's Corners Aid Society became inactive and donated their church bell.

In 1965, it was sided, the sanctuary was paneled, & new lighting was added.

In 1989 a wheelchair ramp was added.

In 1993 a nursery was added along with an addition to the back of the church including the expansion of othe basement with a side entrance & enlarging the foyer.

Monroe Methodist Church

First Photo, date unknown.

Check out the lanterns on the

side of building and the horse barn in back.

Second Photo - How the church looks today

Monroe Methodist Church Sunday School Class 1930

Mrs Carl (Goldie) Stewarts - SS Class

Top Row Left to Right

Lucile Hazeltine; Harriet Hazeltine; Alice Waid; Mary Shank

Mrs. Stewart; Elizabeth Pierce; Quentin Hill, Glenn Doran

Harold Bennett; __________??; Wanda Stewart; Mary Kelly;

Fuller Girl; Georgia Hazeltine; Wayne Stewart