Ebbert Memorial United Methodist Church
From Lane Co Oregon
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| Ebbert Memorial United Methodist Church | |
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| Building Description | |
| Style | |
| Construction | 1916 |
| Destruction | |
| Architect | designed by Albert J. Crandall and built by T. J. McCracken |
| Original Owner | Ebbert Memorial United Methodist Church |
| Initial Use | Religious |
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| Location | |
| City | Springfield |
| Area | Washburne |
| Address | 530 'C' St. |
| Zip Code | 97477 |
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| Historical church | |
History
The first church to organize in the Springfield area was the [[McKenzie Forks Baptist Church]], which met in the Bogart Schoolhouse. The congregation moved its meeting place to the city in 1869, and renamed itself the First Baptist Church. Two years later they erected the first church building in Springfield. The church that was to become Ebbert Memorial United Methodist was organized in 1868, with John H. Adams as the first pastor. This group did not construct a church building until 1885. The 1860 census lists a “preacher” living in Springfield precinct by the name of J.M. Dick of the “M-P” denomination (U.S. Census Office 1860).
The church and parsonage were designed by Albert J. Crandall and built by T. J. McCracken. The church features Povey Brothers leaded glass windows.
