Honey Creek Friends' Meetinghouse, Quaker meetinghouse in New Providence, Iowa
Honey Creek Friends' Meetinghouse is a brick and clay tile building in New Providence, Iowa, designed with a main gable facing north and a smaller front gable on the east side. A square bell tower topped with a crenellated parapet and elliptical arched openings marks the roofline.
The Honey Creek Monthly Meeting began in 1852 when Quakers from Yadkin County, North Carolina, moved to the area with 44 members from the Reece family. The building has served as a place of worship for over 150 years.
The meeting room on the main level shows how Quakers gather in simple, plain spaces for worship and community. You can see this reflected in every detail of the interior.
The meetinghouse reopened in 2022 for regular unprogrammed gatherings and is maintained by the Honey Creek Preservation Group. Visitors should approach the building with respect, as it remains an active place of worship.
The bell tower with its pairs of elliptical arched openings is an unusual architectural detail that catches the eye from a distance. This distinctive design sets it apart from many other meetinghouses in the region.
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