Grandview Apostolic Church facts for kids
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Grandview Church
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Formerly listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places
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Site of the church after its destruction
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 Location in Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Nearest city | New Bellsville, Indiana |
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| Area | 1.3 acres (0.53 ha) |
| Built | 1892 |
| Architectural style | Gable front |
| NRHP reference No. | 91001160 |
Quick facts for kids Significant dates |
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| Added to NRHP | September 13, 1991 |
| Removed from NRHP | September 29, 2010 |
The Grandview Apostolic Church was a special old church building in Brown County, Indiana, United States. It was built way back in 1892. This church was known for its simple design and tall steeple. It was a very important part of the local community for many years.
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About Grandview Apostolic Church
The Grandview Apostolic Church was one of the oldest church buildings in Brown County. It was built in 1892 near a place called New Bellsville. The church was made of wood and had a single room inside. Its front had a distinctive steeple that reached towards the sky.
A Look Back in Time
This church belonged to a group called the Apostolic Church. It was the second oldest church building still standing in Brown County. The church closed for a while during the 1900s. But in the early 1990s, a new group of people started worshipping there again. The building was actively used by this group until 2010.
In 1991, the church building was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This is a list of important places in the United States. It was recognized because of its role in local history and its well-kept old architecture. It's quite special for a church or a cemetery to be on this list. They have to meet extra high standards to qualify.
The Fire and Its Aftermath
Early in the morning of July 14, 2010, a neighbor saw the church on fire. Firefighters from several towns, including Hamblen Township and Nashville, quickly arrived. Even though they worked fast, the church was completely destroyed. The only thing saved was the pastor's Bible.
The church's 45 members decided to keep their group together. They chose a new name, "New Beginnings Church." They started meeting in a different place to continue their worship.
Why the Church Was Removed from the List
Within two weeks of the fire, some teenagers were found responsible for starting the fire. One of them admitted to setting the blaze. Because the church building was destroyed, the National Park Service removed it from the National Register of Historic Places. This happened on September 29, 2010.
