The College Corner Methodist Episcopal Church was organized in May, 1836. The organization consisted of thirteen members, as follows: Joseph Kitchen, a local preacher; Bloomfield Boone, John J. Murphy, Mrs. Kitchen, Mrs. Boone, Mrs. Murphy, Samuel Ridenour, Barbara Ridenour, Dr. Brice Purcil, Eliza Purcil, Caleb Shera, Sallie Shera and Margaret Ridenour. In 1838 a frame church, 35 by 45 feet in dimensions, was built. In 1855 the brick building, at present known as the Old M.E. Hall, was erected. The present beautiful structure, costing a little over ten thousand dollars, was dedicated December 14, 1890. |
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