Glendale Methodist Episcopal Church, Methodist church building in Voorhees Township, New Jersey, United States.
Glendale Methodist Episcopal Church is a Greek Revival building constructed in 1855 in Voorhees Township, located on Haddonfield-Berlin Road. The main level houses the church sanctuary, while the basement once contained classrooms used for early schooling before later renovations updated the structure.
The structure was built in 1855 near the Ashland train station on the Camden Atlantic Railroad, where it supported connections between Philadelphia and shore communities. Its location on an important rail line made the church a meeting point for travelers and community members.
The basement once served as a schoolroom, showing how the church and education were intertwined in the community. The spaces reflect a time when religious buildings also functioned as places for children to learn.
The site is easily accessible, situated on a main road that makes visiting straightforward. The condition of the structure was improved in the 2000s, and the basic layout remains viewable for those interested in its architecture.
Poet Walt Whitman visited this location in the 1800s and used the spaces for prayer and writing portions of his literary work. His connection to this place makes the building particularly meaningful for those interested in literature and history.
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