First Episcopal Methodist Church of Chester facts for kids
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First Episcopal Methodist Church of Chester
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 First Episcopal Methodist Church of Chester
Location in Montana
First Episcopal Methodist Church of Chester
Location in the United States
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| Location | Junction of 2nd St. and Madison |
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| NRHP reference No. | 97000974 |
| Added to NRHP | August 29, 1997 |
The First Episcopal Methodist Church of Chester is a special old building in Chester, Montana. It stands at the corner of 2nd Street and Madison Avenue. This church was built in 1911, just one year after Chester became an official town. People in Chester really wanted a permanent church building, and this one was built to meet that need.
Even though the building belonged to the Episcopal Methodist group, other Christian groups in Chester also used it. They shared the church until they could build their own places of worship. The church has a simple, common design for buildings in rural Montana from that time. It shows how many churches were built in the early 1900s when many families were moving to and settling in Montana.
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From Church to Museum
The Methodist church group moved to a new building in 1968. This left the old church empty for a short time.
A New Purpose for the Old Church
Just two years later, in 1970, the old church building got a new life. It became the Liberty County Museum. Today, it is a museum that tells the story of the local area and its history.
A Historic Landmark
The First Episcopal Methodist Church of Chester is recognized as an important historical site.
Listed on the National Register
On August 29, 1997, the church was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This means it is officially recognized for its historical importance to the United States.
