Free Will Baptist Church of Auburn facts for kids
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Free Will Baptist Church Of Auburn
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Front and western side of the church
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| Location | 11742 E. Washington St., Auburn Corners, Ohio |
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| Area | Less than 1 acre (0.40 ha) |
| Built | 1839 |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 76001430 |
| Added to NRHP | May 28, 1976 |
The Auburn Free Will Baptist Church is a very old church building in Auburn Township, Ohio. It was built in the 1800s. Even though the church group that built it no longer uses it, the building is still an important part of the area's history. It is recognized as a special historic site.
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The Auburn Free Will Baptist Church
This church building is a great example of Greek Revival style. This was a popular building style in the 1800s. It looks like ancient Greek temples. The church has a unique roof design. Its walls are made of clapboard, which are overlapping wooden boards. The foundation is made of sandstone.
A Look at Its History
The Auburn Free Will Baptist Church group started around 1839 or 1840. Their first leader was called Elder Miller. The group built this church building by the end of 1840. Before the church was finished, they often met in a school or a farmer's barn.
For many years, both the Baptists and the Methodists used this building. The Baptist group continued to worship here until around the time of World War II.
What Makes It Special?
From the outside, the church roof looks like a normal gable roof. This means it has two sloping sides that meet at a ridge. But inside, the roof has a very unusual support system. It uses special trusses and diagonal braces. Local historians say this way of building a roof is very rare in the Connecticut Western Reserve area of Ohio.
The church has three windows on its sides. It also has three windows on the second floor of the front. The main door is in the middle of the first floor, with a window on each side. There used to be a tall tower on top of the front of the building.
A Recognized Landmark
In May 1976, this church was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This is a list of important places in the United States. It was added because of its special architecture and its role in local history.
The Auburn Free Will Baptist Church is the only place in Auburn Township on this list. It is one of only three churches in Geauga County to have this special honor. The other two are the Claridon Congregational Church and the South Newbury Union Chapel.
