Community Methodist Church of Ione

The Community Methodist Church is a brick building with Gothic Revival architectural features located in Ione, California. The structure sits on West Marlette Street and displays characteristic period details including pointed arches and vertical proportions typical of this style.

Construction started in 1862 using locally made bricks and was completed after several years. The church arose during the height of the mining era when the region prospered from gold extraction.

The church serves as a gathering place where the local community comes together for worship and events that define social life in Ione. It reflects how religious institutions shaped the bonds between residents during and after the gold rush era.

The building is accessible from the street, and its exterior can be viewed at any time while the interior is open during worship services. Visitors should check service times in advance and observe respectful behavior as an active place of worship.

The roof framework was built using advanced construction techniques from that era, with exposed rafters assembled without bolts or fasteners. This craftsmanship reveals the skill of builders who worked without modern equipment.