Harmony Hill United Methodist Church facts for kids
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Harmony Hill United Methodist Church
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 Location in Sussex County, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Nearest city | Stillwater Township, New Jersey |
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| Area | 4.6 acres (1.9 ha) |
| Built | 1832 |
| Architect | Thomas Dildine; John W. Earl |
| NRHP reference No. | 77000913 |
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| Added to NRHP | September 19, 1977 |
Harmony Hill Methodist Church is a special place of worship. It is a Methodist Episcopal church connected to the United Methodist Church. You can find it about a mile north of Stillwater village in Stillwater Township. This area is in Sussex County, New Jersey, United States.
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A Church with a Long History
Harmony Hill Methodist Church started way back in 1802. This makes it one of the very first Methodist churches in New Jersey and even in the United States!
In the early days, the church was part of something called the "Flanders Circuit." This was a huge area, almost 400 miles long. It covered many churches in northwestern New Jersey, southern New York, and Pennsylvania. Traveling ministers would ride long distances to lead services for these churches.
Before the church building was ready, the people who belonged to the church met in their homes and even in barns. It was a simple start for a growing community.
Building the Church
The beautiful wooden building you see today was built between 1832 and 1833. It became the permanent home for the church members.
Many of the people who started Harmony Hill Methodist Church had connections to the Stillwater Presbyterian Church. This was before 1822, when that church was a mix of Lutheran and German Reformed groups.
Over time, the people of Stillwater changed from having mostly Palatine German traditions to more English-American ways. The church grew with these changes.
A Historic Landmark
Because of its long history and importance, Harmony Hill Methodist Church was recognized as a special place. In 1977, it was added to both the New Jersey Register of Historic Places and the National Register of Historic Places. This means it's an important building to protect for future generations.
Harmony Hill Methodist Cemetery
Right next to the Harmony Hill Methodist Church, there is a cemetery. Many of the first people who attended the church are buried here. You can find the graves of early families from Stillwater, New Jersey. This includes members of the Main, Savercool, and Wintermute families.
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