CHURCHES WITHIN THE PRESENT BOUN

CHURCHES WITHIN THE PRESENT BOUNDARIES OF THE SUSQUEHANNA CONFERENCE
OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

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SULLIVAN COUNTY PA

1. Eagles Mere Federated United Methodist Church

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Address: 909 Laporte Avenue
Municipality: borough of Eagles Mere
County: Sullivan
State: PA

Directions:
Entering Eagles Mere from Laporte on PA 42, turn left on Allegheny Avenue (at the first crossroad), which bends right and parallels PA 42. Go 1/3 mile on Allegheny Avenue to the first cross street, which is Laporte Avenue. The church is on the northwest corner.

Historic Conference:
Central Pennsylvania Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church

Journal references:
1908,93 – new church building dedicated 8/11/1907

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2. Forksville United Methodist Church

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Address: Church Street [PA 154]
Municipality: borough of Forksville
County: Sullivan
State: PA

Directions:
When entering Forksville from Laporte on PA 154, the church is on the right, immediately after the covered bridge on the left that leads into the business district of town.

Historic Conference:
Central Pennsylvania Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church

Journal references:
1957,104 – new church building completed at cost of $26,000

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3. Hemlock United Methodist Church

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Address: 11 Champion Hill Road, off PA 42, community of Hemlock Grove
Municipality: Davidson township
County: Sullivan
State: PA

Directions:
From the intersection of US 220 and PA 42, south of Muncy Valley, go south 1 mile on PA 42 to Champion Hill Road. Turn left onto Champion Hill Road and go 100 yards. The church is on the left.

Historic Conference:
Central Pennsylvania Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church

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4. Hillsgrove United Methodist Church

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Address: Norton Road
Municipality:
County: Sullivan
State: PA

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Historic Conference:
Central Pennsylvania Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church

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5. Laporte United Methodist Church
[Maude D. Eddy Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church]

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Address: Main and Beech Streets
Municipality: borough of Laporte
County: Sullivan
State: PA

Directions:
From the intersection of US 220 with the northern terminus of PA 42, go west into Laporte on PA 42 [Main Street] about 0.5 miles to Beech Street. The church is on the southwest corner of Main and Beech Streets.

Historic Conference:
Central Pennsylvania Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church

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Brief History:
The first Methodist church building in Laporte was dedicated May 31, 1874 – and open to all Protestant faiths, including the Baptists. In 1897 the Baptists erected their own church building. By 1921 the Methodist building was no longer adequate, and was in need of significant repairs, while the Baptist congregation had declined to the point that their building was now a burden. On November 2, 1921, the Methodists purchased the Baptist building at the corner of Main and Beech for $700. The George S. Eddy family donated $400 of that amount with the understanding that the church be named the “Maude D. Eddy Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church,” as shown on the corner stone. The original Methodist building was purchased by the borough of Laporte for use as a community hall.

6. Valley United Methodist Church

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Address: 1906 US 220
Municipality:
County: Sullivan
State: PA

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Historic Conference:
Central Pennsylvania Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church

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