Echo Church and School, church building in Utah, United States of America
Echo Church and School is a church building constructed in 1876 with Gothic Revival architecture located in Utah. Built from handmade bricks fired on-site, the narrow structure measures roughly 25 by 50 feet and features pointed arch windows and other Gothic details that remain visible today.
The building was constructed in 1876 by John Shill and initially served Presbyterian and Congregational congregations before being purchased by the Latter-day Saints in 1913. When a separate schoolhouse was built in 1914, the original structure shifted its primary focus toward religious services.
The building served as a gathering place for worship and education, shaping how the community of Echo came together over generations. Families worshiped and children learned here, making it central to how people experienced their daily lives and shared important moments.
The building is located on Temple Road at the end of a tree-lined path near the local post office and can be visited on foot. Visitors can walk around the exterior to observe the Gothic architecture and stained glass windows while enjoying views of the surrounding red sandstone cliffs and quiet landscape.
Mary Jane Asper Weaver was the first teacher hired by the school district in 1880 and donated part of her modest salary to fund remodeling work on the building. Her dedication reveals the personal commitment early educators made to improve learning spaces in remote Utah communities.
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