Mantua Center Christian Church

This is a small country church in my hometown,with its prominent steeple and distinctive New England-style design. Built in 1840, it is the oldest Disciples of Christ Church in Ohio. James A. Garfield, future president of the United States, frequently preached here between 1855 and 1860, while serving as president of nearby Hiram College (formerly Hiram Eclectic Institute).
http://www.waymarking.com/waymarks/WM6NXM_Marker_10_67_Mantua_Center_Historic_District

[Danette Thompson]

Beautiful. Looks much like the church I attended in Vienna, VA as a child which was also a Disciples of Christ. Even the same type parking lot!

[Jobi]

Beautiful church, and good history lesson.

[Country Lady]

It's in great shape!! Nice composition.

[Yvonne]

Lovely Church. Didn't know that about President Garfield--interesting.

[Mary Downing Hahn]

That's a really nice photo -- it typifies the plain white frame church so popular in the states. Fav

[Cathy]

Wonderful historic church! I am very drawn to the white churches of old. Nicely composed shot!

[Velina]

Looks very lovely!

[Ruth Moucharafieh]

Beautiful Jim! This is how i think of the american churches that I have seen.

[cglist]

Lovely composition!

[Ann Jones]

Really lovely composition including that beautiful church! Fav

[carol white]

Lovely white building,super shot!!

[👑 AnaZad]

Beautiful church, well preserved and with so much history. Nicely framed.

[Rainey Day]

Such a beautiful scene!! Lovely colors & subject.

[Jill]

Lovely scene - what a cool history!

[bkb in the city]

What a rich history this church has. Nice shot of it as well. Thanks for sharing this with us

[MG Perkins]

This is nice! I'll bet it looks really pretty with fall leaf colors too.

[Danielle Greenwood]

So picturesque