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First Methodist Episcopal Church
United Methodist Church, Washington, NJ - south view.jpg
United Methodist Church in 2016
First Methodist Episcopal Church (Washington, New Jersey) is located in Warren County, New Jersey
First Methodist Episcopal Church (Washington, New Jersey)
Location in Warren County, New Jersey
First Methodist Episcopal Church (Washington, New Jersey) is located in New Jersey
First Methodist Episcopal Church (Washington, New Jersey)
Location in New Jersey
First Methodist Episcopal Church (Washington, New Jersey) is located in the United States
First Methodist Episcopal Church (Washington, New Jersey)
Location in the United States
Location 116 East Washington Avenue, Washington, New Jersey
Area 1.14 acres (0.46 ha)
Built 1895 (1895)
Built by Brinton and Smith
Architect Samuel A. Brouse
Architectural style Richardsonian Romanesque
NRHP reference No. 100001322
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Added to NRHP July 17, 2017

The First Methodist Episcopal Church, also known as the United Methodist Church, is a historic building in Washington, New Jersey. You can find it at 116 East Washington Avenue. This church was built between 1895 and 1898. It features a special design style called Richardsonian Romanesque. Because of its unique architecture, the church was added to the National Register of Historic Places on July 17, 2017. The house next to it, called the parsonage, was built in 1892 and is also part of this important historic listing.

A Look Back: The Church's History

The very first church building on this spot was made of wood. It was built way back in 1825. Sadly, a fire destroyed this wooden church in 1856.

The church community then built a new church using bricks. But in 1895, this brick building was taken down. This made space for the beautiful church you see today.

What the Church Looks Like

The church was designed by an architect named Samuel A. Brouse. He used the Richardsonian Romanesque style. This style often features strong, heavy stone and round arches.

The church is built with green serpentine stone. It also has pretty pink sandstone accents. The building isn't perfectly even on both sides. It has a round tower on one side. On the other side, there's a taller, square tower where the church bell is located.

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  • United Methodist Church, Washington, NJ - bell tower

    Bell tower

  • United Methodist Church, Washington, NJ - double door entrance

    Double door entrance

  • United Methodist Church Parsonage, Washington, NJ

    Parsonage, built 1892

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