Coordinates: 40°30′32″N 74°15′56″W / 40.50889°N 74.26556°W / 40.50889; -74.26556

Simpson United Methodist Church

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Simpson United Methodist Church
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LocationHigh and Jefferson Streets, Perth Amboy, New Jersey
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Built1867 (1867)
ArchitectCharles Graham
Architectural styleItalianate
NRHP reference No.79001510[1]
NJRHP No.1903[2]
Significant dates
Added to NRHPApril 06, 1979
Designated NJRHPJanuary 21, 1979

The Simpson United Methodist Church is a historic church located at the intersection of High and Jefferson Streets in the city of Perth Amboy in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States. Completed in 1867, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places on April 6, 1979, for its significance in architecture, communication, and religion.[1][3]

History and description

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Methodism began in the city when on March 26, 1772, Francis Asbury, selected by founder John Wesley, delivered the first Methodist sermon. The Methodist Episcopal Church in Perth Amboy was organized in 1836 and built a frame church in 1838. The current, larger church was started in 1866 and completed in 1867. It was designed by the architect Charles Graham with Italianate style. Since 1870, the steeple features the town clock, owned by the city. [3]

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View along High Street, note the town clock

See also

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References

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