Salem First United Methodist Church, Methodist historic site and Gothic Revival church in Salem, Oregon, US
The Salem First Methodist Church building features a distinctive tall spire and Gothic Revival architecture with detailed brick construction patterns.
Established in 1841 when the Methodist Mission relocated to Salem, the church received National Register of Historic Places recognition in 1983.
The building houses the United Methodist Archives for the Oregon-Idaho Conference, preserving religious documents and historical records.
The church offers two different Sunday services: contemporary worship at 8:45 AM and traditional worship at 11:15 AM in separate spaces.
The structure stands as the oldest Methodist church west of the Rocky Mountains, with its 185-foot spire marking Salem's skyline.
Location: Salem
GPS coordinates: 44.93870,-123.03545
Latest update: March 5, 2025 20:22
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