JOHNSON COUNTY IAGenWeb Project |
SHARON CENTER EUB/METHODIST CHURCH
In the early 1840's settlers came into Sharon
Township. Many of these early pioneers purchased tracts of land from
Uncle Sam for $1.25 an acre. With ox teams and walking plows they broke
the prairie sod, cleared Hazel brush, felled timbers, built fences, and
constructed homes, schools, and churches. Mode of transportation, then
as now was important. Of course, in that day the ox, horse, mule, and
often the travelers own feet were the only methods. |
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The records include members from Windham and North Liberty (originally called North Bend) |
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The following
are views of the present building as originally built. The
ground was broken March 23, 1958. Cornerstone laying services were held
September 7, 1958. The building was dedicated January 25, 1959. The
total cost was $81,000. The third photo shows an additional remodel and an addition was built starting in 2002. The dedication was April 2, 2006. |
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For more information about the congregation, it's history, the buildings, and the building additions, contact church member Joan Dinnel. Page updated 4 Jun 2020 |